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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,137.85, 234,776.67 and 98,522.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,137.85, 234,776.67 and 98,522.51 is: 135,953.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,137.85 : 234,776.67 = 98,522.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,137.85/234,776.67 = 98,522.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,137.85x = 234,776.67 × 98,522.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,137.85x = 23,130,786,817.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,130,786,817.84/170,137.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,953.21

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