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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,140.37, 234,807.27 and 98,521.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,140.37, 234,807.27 and 98,521.66 is: 135,967.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,140.37 : 234,807.27 = 98,521.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,140.37/234,807.27 = 98,521.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,140.37x = 234,807.27 × 98,521.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,140.37x = 23,133,600,846.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,133,600,846.43/170,140.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,967.74

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