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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,438.20, 235,161.18 and 108,326.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,438.20, 235,161.18 and 108,326.08 is: 149,462.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,438.20 : 235,161.18 = 108,326.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,438.20/235,161.18 = 108,326.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,438.20x = 235,161.18 × 108,326.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,438.20x = 25,474,088,797.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,474,088,797.57/170,438.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,462.32

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