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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,278.02, 234,983.58 and 98,699.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,278.02, 234,983.58 and 98,699.52 is: 136,205.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,278.02 : 234,983.58 = 98,699.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,278.02/234,983.58 = 98,699.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,278.02x = 234,983.58 × 98,699.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,278.02x = 23,192,766,553.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,192,766,553.88/170,278.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,205.29

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