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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,288.02, 234,997.38 and 98,709.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,288.02, 234,997.38 and 98,709.52 is: 136,219.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,288.02 : 234,997.38 = 98,709.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,288.02/234,997.38 = 98,709.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,288.02x = 234,997.38 × 98,709.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,288.02x = 23,196,478,581.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,196,478,581.06/170,288.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,219.09

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