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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,299.32, 235,234.98 and 138,153.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,299.32, 235,234.98 and 138,153.42 is: 190,831.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,299.32 : 235,234.98 = 138,153.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,299.32/235,234.98 = 138,153.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,299.32x = 235,234.98 × 138,153.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,299.32x = 32,498,516,990.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,498,516,990.63/170,299.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,831.75

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