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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,275.48, 234,980.22 and 98,696.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,275.48, 234,980.22 and 98,696.99 is: 136,201.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,275.48 : 234,980.22 = 98,696.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,275.48/234,980.22 = 98,696.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,275.48x = 234,980.22 × 98,696.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,275.48x = 23,191,841,381.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,191,841,381.10/170,275.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,201.89

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