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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,287.23, 234,996.42 and 98,708.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,287.23, 234,996.42 and 98,708.76 is: 136,218.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,287.23 : 234,996.42 = 98,708.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,287.23/234,996.42 = 98,708.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,287.23x = 234,996.42 × 98,708.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,287.23x = 23,196,205,222.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,196,205,222.64/170,287.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,218.11

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