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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,432.32, 235,214.16 and 102,471.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,432.32, 235,214.16 and 102,471.52 is: 141,421.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,432.32 : 235,214.16 = 102,471.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,432.32/235,214.16 = 102,471.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,432.32x = 235,214.16 × 102,471.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,432.32x = 24,102,752,500.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,102,752,500.72/170,432.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,421.25

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