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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,484.13, 235,221.94 and 96,895.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,484.13, 235,221.94 and 96,895.52 is: 133,689.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,484.13 : 235,221.94 = 96,895.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,484.13/235,221.94 = 96,895.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,484.13x = 235,221.94 × 96,895.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,484.13x = 22,791,953,341.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,791,953,341.92/170,484.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,689.59

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