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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,145.36, 234,852.21 and 98,542.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,145.36, 234,852.21 and 98,542.98 is: 136,019.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,145.36 : 234,852.21 = 98,542.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,145.36/234,852.21 = 98,542.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,145.36x = 234,852.21 × 98,542.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,145.36x = 23,143,036,632.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,143,036,632.99/170,145.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,019.21

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