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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,535.80, 170,303.70 and 96,039.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113,535.80, 170,303.70 and 96,039.80 is: 144,059.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,535.80 : 170,303.70 = 96,039.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,535.80/170,303.70 = 96,039.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,535.80x = 170,303.70 × 96,039.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,535.80x = 16,355,933,287.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,355,933,287.26/113,535.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,059.70

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