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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,243.07, 234,926.39 and 97,642.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,243.07, 234,926.39 and 97,642.22 is: 134,741.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,243.07 : 234,926.39 = 97,642.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,243.07/234,926.39 = 97,642.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,243.07x = 234,926.39 × 97,642.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,243.07x = 22,938,732,593.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,938,732,593.34/170,243.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,741.07

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