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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,268.88, 234,973.56 and 98,654.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,268.88, 234,973.56 and 98,654.08 is: 136,144.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,268.88 : 234,973.56 = 98,654.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,268.88/234,973.56 = 98,654.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,268.88x = 234,973.56 × 98,654.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,268.88x = 23,181,100,386.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,181,100,386.12/170,268.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,144.08

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