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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,168.37, 234,845.91 and 98,549.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,168.37, 234,845.91 and 98,549.67 is: 136,006.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,168.37 : 234,845.91 = 98,549.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,168.37/234,845.91 = 98,549.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,168.37x = 234,845.91 × 98,549.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,168.37x = 23,143,986,931.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,143,986,931.35/170,168.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,006.40

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