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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,488.87, 235,228.49 and 96,900.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,488.87, 235,228.49 and 96,900.28 is: 133,696.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,488.87 : 235,228.49 = 96,900.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,488.87/235,228.49 = 96,900.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,488.87x = 235,228.49 × 96,900.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,488.87x = 22,793,706,060.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,793,706,060.48/170,488.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,696.15

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