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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,308.62, 235,001.79 and 96,718.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,308.62, 235,001.79 and 96,718.50 is: 133,457.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,308.62 : 235,001.79 = 96,718.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,308.62/235,001.79 = 96,718.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,308.62x = 235,001.79 × 96,718.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,308.62x = 22,729,020,626.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,729,020,626.12/170,308.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,457.84

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