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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,214.54, 234,860.46 and 98,590.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,214.54, 234,860.46 and 98,590.29 is: 136,033.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,214.54 : 234,860.46 = 98,590.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,214.54/234,860.46 = 98,590.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,214.54x = 234,860.46 × 98,590.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,214.54x = 23,154,960,860.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,154,960,860.93/170,214.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,033.98

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