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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,273.26, 234,983.16 and 105,777.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,273.26, 234,983.16 and 105,777.82 is: 145,977.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,273.26 : 234,983.16 = 105,777.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,273.26/234,983.16 = 105,777.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,273.26x = 234,983.16 × 105,777.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,273.26x = 24,856,006,401.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,856,006,401.51/170,273.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,977.16

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