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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,197.20, 234,851.76 and 98,567.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,197.20, 234,851.76 and 98,567.28 is: 136,011.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,197.20 : 234,851.76 = 98,567.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,197.20/234,851.76 = 98,567.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,197.20x = 234,851.76 × 98,567.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,197.20x = 23,148,699,186.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,148,699,186.41/170,197.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,011.05

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