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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,379.20, 234,904.95 and 139,639.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,379.20, 234,904.95 and 139,639.16 is: 192,523.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,379.20 : 234,904.95 = 139,639.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,379.20/234,904.95 = 139,639.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,379.20x = 234,904.95 × 139,639.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,379.20x = 32,801,928,723.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,801,928,723.32/170,379.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,523.09

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