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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,193.38, 234,898.37 and 98,573.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,193.38, 234,898.37 and 98,573.39 is: 136,049.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,193.38 : 234,898.37 = 98,573.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,193.38/234,898.37 = 98,573.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,193.38x = 234,898.37 × 98,573.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,193.38x = 23,154,726,969.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,154,726,969.02/170,193.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,049.51

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