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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,283.47, 234,991.25 and 98,705.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,283.47, 234,991.25 and 98,705.01 is: 136,212.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,283.47 : 234,991.25 = 98,705.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,283.47/234,991.25 = 98,705.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,283.47x = 234,991.25 × 98,705.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,283.47x = 23,194,813,187.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,194,813,187.64/170,283.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,212.94

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