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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,125.72, 234,758.22 and 98,510.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,125.72, 234,758.22 and 98,510.59 is: 135,935.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,125.72 : 234,758.22 = 98,510.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,125.72/234,758.22 = 98,510.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,125.72x = 234,758.22 × 98,510.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,125.72x = 23,126,170,759.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,126,170,759.55/170,125.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,935.77

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