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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,223.29, 234,949.52 and 98,591.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,223.29, 234,949.52 and 98,591.75 is: 136,080.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,223.29 : 234,949.52 = 98,591.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,223.29/234,949.52 = 98,591.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,223.29x = 234,949.52 × 98,591.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,223.29x = 23,164,084,338.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,164,084,338.46/170,223.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,080.58

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