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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,157.30, 234,788.38 and 98,524.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,157.30, 234,788.38 and 98,524.95 is: 135,947.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,157.30 : 234,788.38 = 98,524.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,157.30/234,788.38 = 98,524.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,157.30x = 234,788.38 × 98,524.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,157.30x = 23,132,513,400.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,132,513,400.08/170,157.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,947.82

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