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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,286.56, 234,995.52 and 98,708.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,286.56, 234,995.52 and 98,708.12 is: 136,217.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,286.56 : 234,995.52 = 98,708.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,286.56/234,995.52 = 98,708.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,286.56x = 234,995.52 × 98,708.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,286.56x = 23,195,964,812.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,195,964,812.64/170,286.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,217.24

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