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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,464.58, 235,220.58 and 97,863.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,464.58, 235,220.58 and 97,863.47 is: 135,039.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,464.58 : 235,220.58 = 97,863.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,464.58/235,220.58 = 97,863.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,464.58x = 235,220.58 × 97,863.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,464.58x = 23,019,500,998.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,019,500,998.11/170,464.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,039.79

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