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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,319.27, 235,029.34 and 102,295.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,319.27, 235,029.34 and 102,295.82 is: 141,161.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,319.27 : 235,029.34 = 102,295.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,319.27/235,029.34 = 102,295.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,319.27x = 235,029.34 × 102,295.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,319.27x = 24,042,518,547.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,042,518,547.88/170,319.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,161.47

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