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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,179.73, 234,844.13 and 106,552.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,179.73, 234,844.13 and 106,552.61 is: 147,040.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,179.73 : 234,844.13 = 106,552.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,179.73/234,844.13 = 106,552.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,179.73x = 234,844.13 × 106,552.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,179.73x = 25,023,254,086.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,023,254,086.84/170,179.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,040.16

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