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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,217.79, 234,864.94 and 98,593.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,217.79, 234,864.94 and 98,593.54 is: 136,038.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,217.79 : 234,864.94 = 98,593.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,217.79/234,864.94 = 98,593.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,217.79x = 234,864.94 × 98,593.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,217.79x = 23,156,165,856.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,156,165,856.49/170,217.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,038.46

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