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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,284.52, 234,992.55 and 98,706.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,284.52, 234,992.55 and 98,706.02 is: 136,214.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,284.52 : 234,992.55 = 98,706.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,284.52/234,992.55 = 98,706.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,284.52x = 234,992.55 × 98,706.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,284.52x = 23,195,179,340.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,195,179,340.15/170,284.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,214.26

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