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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,288.73, 234,998.51 and 98,710.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,288.73, 234,998.51 and 98,710.27 is: 136,220.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,288.73 : 234,998.51 = 98,710.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,288.73/234,998.51 = 98,710.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,288.73x = 234,998.51 × 98,710.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,288.73x = 23,196,766,371.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,196,766,371.70/170,288.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,220.21

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