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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,216.04, 234,862.54 and 98,591.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,216.04, 234,862.54 and 98,591.79 is: 136,036.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,216.04 : 234,862.54 = 98,591.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,216.04/234,862.54 = 98,591.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,216.04x = 234,862.54 × 98,591.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,216.04x = 23,155,518,222.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,155,518,222.55/170,216.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,036.05

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