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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169,143, 233,417.34 and 102,075

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169,143, 233,417.34 and 102,075 is: 140,863.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169,143 : 233,417.34 = 102,075 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169,143/233,417.34 = 102,075/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169,143x = 233,417.34 × 102,075
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169,143x = 23,826,074,980.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,826,074,980.50/169,143
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,863.50

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