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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,506.20, 235,319.77 and 97,931.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,506.20, 235,319.77 and 97,931.82 is: 135,158.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,506.20 : 235,319.77 = 97,931.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,506.20/235,319.77 = 97,931.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,506.20x = 235,319.77 × 97,931.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,506.20x = 23,045,291,691.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,045,291,691.82/170,506.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,158.09

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