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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,268.14, 234,970.02 and 98,689.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,268.14, 234,970.02 and 98,689.68 is: 136,191.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,268.14 : 234,970.02 = 98,689.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,268.14/234,970.02 = 98,689.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,268.14x = 234,970.02 × 98,689.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,268.14x = 23,189,116,083.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,189,116,083.39/170,268.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,191.75

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