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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,262.08, 234,897.72 and 98,615.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,262.08, 234,897.72 and 98,615.96 is: 136,052.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,262.08 : 234,897.72 = 98,615.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,262.08/234,897.72 = 98,615.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,262.08x = 234,897.72 × 98,615.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,262.08x = 23,164,664,159.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,164,664,159.61/170,262.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,052.98

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