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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,322.16, 235,020.44 and 96,732

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,322.16, 235,020.44 and 96,732 is: 133,476.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,322.16 : 235,020.44 = 96,732 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,322.16/235,020.44 = 96,732/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,322.16x = 235,020.44 × 96,732
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,322.16x = 22,733,997,202.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,733,997,202.08/170,322.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,476.45

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