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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,383.07, 235,168.70 and 105,901

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,383.07, 235,168.70 and 105,901 is: 146,168.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,383.07 : 235,168.70 = 105,901 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,383.07/235,168.70 = 105,901/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,383.07x = 235,168.70 × 105,901
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,383.07x = 24,904,600,498.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,904,600,498.70/170,383.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,168.28

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