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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,364.63, 235,103.54 and 102,382.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,364.63, 235,103.54 and 102,382.65 is: 141,288.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,364.63 : 235,103.54 = 102,382.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,364.63/235,103.54 = 102,382.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,364.63x = 235,103.54 × 102,382.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,364.63x = 24,070,522,937.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,070,522,937.67/170,364.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,288.26

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