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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,337.74, 235,064.20 and 96,749.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,337.74, 235,064.20 and 96,749.66 is: 133,513.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,337.74 : 235,064.20 = 96,749.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,337.74/235,064.20 = 96,749.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,337.74x = 235,064.20 × 96,749.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,337.74x = 22,742,380,373.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,742,380,373.79/170,337.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,513.45

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