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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,279.01, 234,984.96 and 98,700.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,279.01, 234,984.96 and 98,700.51 is: 136,206.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,279.01 : 234,984.96 = 98,700.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,279.01/234,984.96 = 98,700.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,279.01x = 234,984.96 × 98,700.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,279.01x = 23,193,135,394.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,193,135,394.33/170,279.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,206.66

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