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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,398.48, 235,084.51 and 102,431.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,398.48, 235,084.51 and 102,431.99 is: 141,316.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,398.48 : 235,084.51 = 102,431.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,398.48/235,084.51 = 102,431.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,398.48x = 235,084.51 × 102,431.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,398.48x = 24,080,173,002.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,080,173,002.05/170,398.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,316.83

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