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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,214.54, 234,937.44 and 98,583

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,214.54, 234,937.44 and 98,583 is: 136,068.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,214.54 : 234,937.44 = 98,583 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,214.54/234,937.44 = 98,583/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,214.54x = 234,937.44 × 98,583
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,214.54x = 23,160,837,647.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,160,837,647.52/170,214.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,068.50

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