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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,046.73, 234,684.71 and 97,475.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,046.73, 234,684.71 and 97,475.59 is: 134,527.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,046.73 : 234,684.71 = 97,475.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,046.73/234,684.71 = 97,475.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,046.73x = 234,684.71 × 97,475.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,046.73x = 22,876,030,571.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,876,030,571.23/170,046.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,527.91

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