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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,242.83, 234,917.72 and 104,821.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,242.83, 234,917.72 and 104,821.27 is: 144,642.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,242.83 : 234,917.72 = 104,821.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,242.83/234,917.72 = 104,821.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,242.83x = 234,917.72 × 104,821.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,242.83x = 24,624,372,319.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,624,372,319.26/170,242.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,642.64

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