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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,350.29, 234,985.86 and 106,577.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,350.29, 234,985.86 and 106,577.37 is: 147,015.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,350.29 : 234,985.86 = 106,577.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,350.29/234,985.86 = 106,577.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,350.29x = 234,985.86 × 106,577.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,350.29x = 25,044,174,945.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,044,174,945.99/170,350.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,015.75

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