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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,216.79, 234,863.57 and 98,592.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,216.79, 234,863.57 and 98,592.54 is: 136,037.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,216.79 : 234,863.57 = 98,592.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,216.79/234,863.57 = 98,592.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,216.79x = 234,863.57 × 98,592.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,216.79x = 23,155,795,426.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,155,795,426.81/170,216.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,037.08

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