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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,140.75, 234,807.79 and 98,522.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,140.75, 234,807.79 and 98,522.03 is: 135,968.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,140.75 : 234,807.79 = 98,522.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,140.75/234,807.79 = 98,522.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,140.75x = 234,807.79 × 98,522.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,140.75x = 23,133,739,884.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,133,739,884.31/170,140.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,968.25

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