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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,176.36, 234,826.40 and 98,579.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,176.36, 234,826.40 and 98,579.40 is: 136,029.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,176.36 : 234,826.40 = 98,579.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,176.36/234,826.40 = 98,579.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,176.36x = 234,826.40 × 98,579.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,176.36x = 23,149,045,616.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,149,045,616.16/170,176.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,029.74

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