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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,284.98, 234,993.24 and 98,706.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,284.98, 234,993.24 and 98,706.54 is: 136,215.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,284.98 : 234,993.24 = 98,706.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,284.98/234,993.24 = 98,706.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,284.98x = 234,993.24 × 98,706.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,284.98x = 23,195,369,643.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,195,369,643.79/170,284.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,215.01

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