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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,267.16, 234,968.72 and 98,688.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,267.16, 234,968.72 and 98,688.70 is: 136,190.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,267.16 : 234,968.72 = 98,688.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,267.16/234,968.72 = 98,688.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,267.16x = 234,968.72 × 98,688.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,267.16x = 23,188,757,517.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,188,757,517.46/170,267.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,190.43

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