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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,033.09, 234,620.90 and 102,035.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,033.09, 234,620.90 and 102,035.62 is: 140,794.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,033.09 : 234,620.90 = 102,035.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,033.09/234,620.90 = 102,035.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,033.09x = 234,620.90 × 102,035.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,033.09x = 23,939,688,996.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,939,688,996.46/170,033.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,794.29

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