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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,030.86, 254,824.86 and 105,962.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,030.86, 254,824.86 and 105,962.68 is: 158,806.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,030.86 : 254,824.86 = 105,962.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,030.86/254,824.86 = 105,962.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,030.86x = 254,824.86 × 105,962.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,030.86x = 27,001,925,096.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,001,925,096.22/170,030.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,806.03

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