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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,260.08, 234,894.96 and 98,613.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,260.08, 234,894.96 and 98,613.96 is: 136,050.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,260.08 : 234,894.96 = 98,613.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,260.08/234,894.96 = 98,613.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,260.08x = 234,894.96 × 98,613.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,260.08x = 23,163,922,189.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,163,922,189.64/170,260.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,050.22

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