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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,469.09, 235,200.11 and 97,871.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,469.09, 235,200.11 and 97,871.63 is: 135,035.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,469.09 : 235,200.11 = 97,871.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,469.09/235,200.11 = 97,871.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,469.09x = 235,200.11 × 97,871.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,469.09x = 23,019,416,476.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,019,416,476.52/170,469.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,035.72

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