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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169,121.96, 233,390.02 and 102,041

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169,121.96, 233,390.02 and 102,041 is: 140,817.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169,121.96 : 233,390.02 = 102,041 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169,121.96/233,390.02 = 102,041/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169,121.96x = 233,390.02 × 102,041
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169,121.96x = 23,815,351,030.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,815,351,030.82/169,121.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,817.61

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