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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,166.37, 234,843.15 and 98,547.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,166.37, 234,843.15 and 98,547.67 is: 136,003.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,166.37 : 234,843.15 = 98,547.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,166.37/234,843.15 = 98,547.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,166.37x = 234,843.15 × 98,547.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,166.37x = 23,143,245,247.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,143,245,247.96/170,166.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,003.64

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