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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,091.72, 234,701.64 and 102,094.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,091.72, 234,701.64 and 102,094.29 is: 140,875.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,091.72 : 234,701.64 = 102,094.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,091.72/234,701.64 = 102,094.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,091.72x = 234,701.64 × 102,094.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,091.72x = 23,961,697,297.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,961,697,297.64/170,091.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,875.15

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