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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,238.68, 234,858.86 and 101,314.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,238.68, 234,858.86 and 101,314.35 is: 139,771.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,238.68 : 234,858.86 = 101,314.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,238.68/234,858.86 = 101,314.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,238.68x = 234,858.86 × 101,314.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,238.68x = 23,794,572,236.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,794,572,236.07/170,238.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,771.84

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