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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,117.72, 234,747.18 and 98,502.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,117.72, 234,747.18 and 98,502.59 is: 135,924.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,117.72 : 234,747.18 = 98,502.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,117.72/234,747.18 = 98,502.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,117.72x = 234,747.18 × 98,502.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,117.72x = 23,123,205,225.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,123,205,225.20/170,117.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,924.73

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