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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,560.98, 235,390.26 and 97,974

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,560.98, 235,390.26 and 97,974 is: 135,213.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,560.98 : 235,390.26 = 97,974 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,560.98/235,390.26 = 97,974/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,560.98x = 235,390.26 × 97,974
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,560.98x = 23,062,125,333.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,062,125,333.24/170,560.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,213.37

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