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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,211.44, 234,873.96 and 98,614.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,211.44, 234,873.96 and 98,614.64 is: 136,077.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,211.44 : 234,873.96 = 98,614.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,211.44/234,873.96 = 98,614.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,211.44x = 234,873.96 × 98,614.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,211.44x = 23,162,011,010.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,162,011,010.77/170,211.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,077.87

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