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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,267.14, 234,968.65 and 98,688.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,267.14, 234,968.65 and 98,688.68 is: 136,190.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,267.14 : 234,968.65 = 98,688.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,267.14/234,968.65 = 98,688.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,267.14x = 234,968.65 × 98,688.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,267.14x = 23,188,745,909.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,188,745,909.88/170,267.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,190.38

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