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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,414.42, 235,172.36 and 102,470.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,414.42, 235,172.36 and 102,470.30 is: 141,409.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,414.42 : 235,172.36 = 102,470.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,414.42/235,172.36 = 102,470.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,414.42x = 235,172.36 × 102,470.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,414.42x = 24,098,180,592.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,098,180,592.69/170,414.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,409.29

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