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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,254.08, 234,886.68 and 98,607.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,254.08, 234,886.68 and 98,607.96 is: 136,041.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,254.08 : 234,886.68 = 98,607.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,254.08/234,886.68 = 98,607.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,254.08x = 234,886.68 × 98,607.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,254.08x = 23,161,696,345.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,161,696,345.97/170,254.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,041.95

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