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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169,966.08, 234,511.20 and 106,272

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169,966.08, 234,511.20 and 106,272 is: 146,629.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169,966.08 : 234,511.20 = 106,272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169,966.08/234,511.20 = 106,272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169,966.08x = 234,511.20 × 106,272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169,966.08x = 24,921,974,246.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,921,974,246.40/169,966.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,629.11

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