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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,199.92, 234,840.30 and 98,575.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,199.92, 234,840.30 and 98,575.67 is: 136,013.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,199.92 : 234,840.30 = 98,575.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,199.92/234,840.30 = 98,575.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,199.92x = 234,840.30 × 98,575.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,199.92x = 23,149,538,741.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,149,538,741.30/170,199.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,013.81

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