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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,337.37, 235,063.68 and 96,749.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,337.37, 235,063.68 and 96,749.28 is: 133,512.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,337.37 : 235,063.68 = 96,749.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,337.37/235,063.68 = 96,749.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,337.37x = 235,063.68 × 96,749.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,337.37x = 22,742,242,372.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,742,242,372.91/170,337.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,512.94

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