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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,214.17, 234,859.95 and 98,589.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,214.17, 234,859.95 and 98,589.92 is: 136,033.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,214.17 : 234,859.95 = 98,589.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,214.17/234,859.95 = 98,589.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,214.17x = 234,859.95 × 98,589.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,214.17x = 23,154,822,507.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,154,822,507.40/170,214.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,033.46

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