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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,239.24, 234,894.40 and 98,614.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,239.24, 234,894.40 and 98,614.96 is: 136,067.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,239.24 : 234,894.40 = 98,614.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,239.24/234,894.40 = 98,614.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,239.24x = 234,894.40 × 98,614.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,239.24x = 23,164,101,860.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,164,101,860.22/170,239.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,067.94

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