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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,266.16, 234,967.34 and 98,687.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,266.16, 234,967.34 and 98,687.70 is: 136,189.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,266.16 : 234,967.34 = 98,687.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,266.16/234,967.34 = 98,687.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,266.16x = 234,967.34 × 98,687.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,266.16x = 23,188,386,359.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,188,386,359.72/170,266.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,189.05

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