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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,148.36, 234,856.35 and 98,545.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,148.36, 234,856.35 and 98,545.98 is: 136,023.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,148.36 : 234,856.35 = 98,545.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,148.36/234,856.35 = 98,545.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,148.36x = 234,856.35 × 98,545.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,148.36x = 23,144,149,169.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,144,149,169.97/170,148.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,023.35

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