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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,277.12, 234,982.49 and 98,698.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,277.12, 234,982.49 and 98,698.70 is: 136,204.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,277.12 : 234,982.49 = 98,698.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,277.12/234,982.49 = 98,698.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,277.12x = 234,982.49 × 98,698.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,277.12x = 23,192,466,379.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,192,466,379.73/170,277.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,204.24

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