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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,215.54, 234,861.84 and 98,591.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,215.54, 234,861.84 and 98,591.29 is: 136,035.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,215.54 : 234,861.84 = 98,591.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,215.54/234,861.84 = 98,591.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,215.54x = 234,861.84 × 98,591.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,215.54x = 23,155,331,777.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,155,331,777.37/170,215.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,035.36

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