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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,494.12, 235,235.72 and 96,905.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,494.12, 235,235.72 and 96,905.52 is: 133,703.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,494.12 : 235,235.72 = 96,905.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,494.12/235,235.72 = 96,905.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,494.12x = 235,235.72 × 96,905.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,494.12x = 22,795,639,769.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,795,639,769.17/170,494.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,703.38

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