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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,222.79, 234,948.83 and 98,591.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,222.79, 234,948.83 and 98,591.25 is: 136,079.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,222.79 : 234,948.83 = 98,591.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,222.79/234,948.83 = 98,591.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,222.79x = 234,948.83 × 98,591.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,222.79x = 23,163,898,835.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,163,898,835.74/170,222.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,079.89

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