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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,217.72, 234,928.89 and 98,641.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,217.72, 234,928.89 and 98,641.26 is: 136,141.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,217.72 : 234,928.89 = 98,641.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,217.72/234,928.89 = 98,641.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,217.72x = 234,928.89 × 98,641.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,217.72x = 23,173,681,720.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,173,681,720.00/170,217.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,141.42

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