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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,285.14, 234,957.54 and 98,660.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,285.14, 234,957.54 and 98,660.80 is: 136,131.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,285.14 : 234,957.54 = 98,660.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,285.14/234,957.54 = 98,660.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,285.14x = 234,957.54 × 98,660.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,285.14x = 23,181,098,862.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,181,098,862.43/170,285.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,131.07

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