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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,171.76, 234,847.56 and 141,828.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,171.76, 234,847.56 and 141,828.24 is: 195,731.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,171.76 : 234,847.56 = 141,828.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,171.76/234,847.56 = 141,828.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,171.76x = 234,847.56 × 141,828.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,171.76x = 33,308,016,103.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,308,016,103.09/170,171.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,731.75

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