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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,280.71, 234,987.43 and 98,702.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,280.71, 234,987.43 and 98,702.24 is: 136,209.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,280.71 : 234,987.43 = 98,702.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,280.71/234,987.43 = 98,702.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,280.71x = 234,987.43 × 98,702.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,280.71x = 23,193,786,053.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,193,786,053.56/170,280.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,209.13

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