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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,281.02, 234,987.72 and 98,702.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,281.02, 234,987.72 and 98,702.52 is: 136,209.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,281.02 : 234,987.72 = 98,702.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,281.02/234,987.72 = 98,702.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,281.02x = 234,987.72 × 98,702.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,281.02x = 23,193,880,133.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,193,880,133.05/170,281.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,209.43

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