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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,284.02, 234,991.86 and 98,705.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,284.02, 234,991.86 and 98,705.52 is: 136,213.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,284.02 : 234,991.86 = 98,705.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,284.02/234,991.86 = 98,705.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,284.02x = 234,991.86 × 98,705.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,284.02x = 23,194,993,737.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,194,993,737.07/170,284.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,213.57

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