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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,261.05, 234,960.24 and 98,682.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,261.05, 234,960.24 and 98,682.59 is: 136,181.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,261.05 : 234,960.24 = 98,682.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,261.05/234,960.24 = 98,682.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,261.05x = 234,960.24 × 98,682.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,261.05x = 23,186,484,536.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,186,484,536.81/170,261.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,181.97

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