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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,287.73, 234,997.13 and 98,709.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,287.73, 234,997.13 and 98,709.27 is: 136,218.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,287.73 : 234,997.13 = 98,709.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,287.73/234,997.13 = 98,709.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,287.73x = 234,997.13 × 98,709.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,287.73x = 23,196,394,660.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,196,394,660.85/170,287.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,218.83

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