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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,369.99, 235,101.11 and 102,374.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,369.99, 235,101.11 and 102,374.34 is: 141,270.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,369.99 : 235,101.11 = 102,374.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,369.99/235,101.11 = 102,374.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,369.99x = 235,101.11 × 102,374.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,369.99x = 24,068,320,969.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,068,320,969.52/170,369.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,270.90

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