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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,227.20, 234,913.53 and 98,621.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,227.20, 234,913.53 and 98,621.06 is: 136,097.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,227.20 : 234,913.53 = 98,621.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,227.20/234,913.53 = 98,621.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,227.20x = 234,913.53 × 98,621.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,227.20x = 23,167,420,446.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,167,420,446.49/170,227.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,097.06

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