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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,224.22, 234,887.92 and 98,603.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,224.22, 234,887.92 and 98,603.66 is: 136,060.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,224.22 : 234,887.92 = 98,603.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,224.22/234,887.92 = 98,603.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,224.22x = 234,887.92 × 98,603.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,224.22x = 23,160,807,180.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,160,807,180.84/170,224.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,060.59

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