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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,277, 234,982.20 and 98,698.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,277, 234,982.20 and 98,698.52 is: 136,203.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,277 : 234,982.20 = 98,698.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,277/234,982.20 = 98,698.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,277x = 234,982.20 × 98,698.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,277x = 23,192,395,366.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,192,395,366.34/170,277
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,203.92

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