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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,195.61, 234,901.44 and 98,575.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,195.61, 234,901.44 and 98,575.61 is: 136,052.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,195.61 : 234,901.44 = 98,575.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,195.61/234,901.44 = 98,575.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,195.61x = 234,901.44 × 98,575.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,195.61x = 23,155,552,245.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,155,552,245.00/170,195.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,052.58

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