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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,280.02, 234,986.34 and 98,701.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,280.02, 234,986.34 and 98,701.52 is: 136,208.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,280.02 : 234,986.34 = 98,701.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,280.02/234,986.34 = 98,701.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,280.02x = 234,986.34 × 98,701.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,280.02x = 23,193,508,937.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,193,508,937.24/170,280.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,208.05

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