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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,197.74, 234,904.37 and 98,577.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,197.74, 234,904.37 and 98,577.74 is: 136,055.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,197.74 : 234,904.37 = 98,577.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,197.74/234,904.37 = 98,577.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,197.74x = 234,904.37 × 98,577.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,197.74x = 23,156,340,243.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,156,340,243.31/170,197.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,055.51

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