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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,222.29, 234,948.14 and 98,590.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,222.29, 234,948.14 and 98,590.75 is: 136,079.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,222.29 : 234,948.14 = 98,590.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,222.29/234,948.14 = 98,590.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,222.29x = 234,948.14 × 98,590.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,222.29x = 23,163,713,333.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,163,713,333.71/170,222.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,079.20

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