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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,291.64, 234,966.50 and 98,667.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,291.64, 234,966.50 and 98,667.30 is: 136,140.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,291.64 : 234,966.50 = 98,667.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,291.64/234,966.50 = 98,667.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,291.64x = 234,966.50 × 98,667.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,291.64x = 23,183,510,145.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,183,510,145.45/170,291.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,140.04

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