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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,224.29, 234,950.90 and 98,592.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,224.29, 234,950.90 and 98,592.75 is: 136,081.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,224.29 : 234,950.90 = 98,592.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,224.29/234,950.90 = 98,592.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,224.29x = 234,950.90 × 98,592.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,224.29x = 23,164,455,345.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,164,455,345.98/170,224.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,081.96

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