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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,153.36, 234,863.28 and 98,550.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,153.36, 234,863.28 and 98,550.96 is: 136,030.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,153.36 : 234,863.28 = 98,550.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,153.36/234,863.28 = 98,550.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,153.36x = 234,863.28 × 98,550.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,153.36x = 23,146,001,712.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,146,001,712.75/170,153.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,030.24

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