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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,211.92, 234,856.85 and 98,587.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,211.92, 234,856.85 and 98,587.67 is: 136,030.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,211.92 : 234,856.85 = 98,587.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,211.92/234,856.85 = 98,587.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,211.92x = 234,856.85 × 98,587.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,211.92x = 23,153,987,957.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,153,987,957.82/170,211.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,030.36

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