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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,285.64, 234,958.23 and 98,661.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,285.64, 234,958.23 and 98,661.30 is: 136,131.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,285.64 : 234,958.23 = 98,661.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,285.64/234,958.23 = 98,661.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,285.64x = 234,958.23 × 98,661.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,285.64x = 23,181,284,417.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,181,284,417.50/170,285.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,131.76

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