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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,198.20, 234,853.14 and 98,568.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,198.20, 234,853.14 and 98,568.28 is: 136,012.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,198.20 : 234,853.14 = 98,568.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,198.20/234,853.14 = 98,568.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,198.20x = 234,853.14 × 98,568.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,198.20x = 23,149,070,062.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,149,070,062.40/170,198.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,012.43

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