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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,135.85, 234,773.91 and 98,520.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,135.85, 234,773.91 and 98,520.51 is: 135,950.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,135.85 : 234,773.91 = 98,520.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,135.85/234,773.91 = 98,520.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,135.85x = 234,773.91 × 98,520.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,135.85x = 23,130,045,347.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,130,045,347.89/170,135.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,950.45

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