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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,241.74, 234,897.84 and 98,617.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,241.74, 234,897.84 and 98,617.46 is: 136,071.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,241.74 : 234,897.84 = 98,617.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,241.74/234,897.84 = 98,617.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,241.74x = 234,897.84 × 98,617.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,241.74x = 23,165,028,340.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,165,028,340.29/170,241.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,071.38

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