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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,195.89, 234,901.82 and 98,575.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,195.89, 234,901.82 and 98,575.89 is: 136,052.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,195.89 : 234,901.82 = 98,575.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,195.89/234,901.82 = 98,575.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,195.89x = 234,901.82 × 98,575.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,195.89x = 23,155,655,969.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,155,655,969.12/170,195.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,052.97

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