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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,213.04, 234,858.40 and 98,588.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,213.04, 234,858.40 and 98,588.79 is: 136,031.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,213.04 : 234,858.40 = 98,588.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,213.04/234,858.40 = 98,588.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,213.04x = 234,858.40 × 98,588.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,213.04x = 23,154,405,230.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,154,405,230.86/170,213.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,031.91

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