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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,438.67, 235,205.91 and 102,494.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,438.67, 235,205.91 and 102,494.79 is: 141,443.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,438.67 : 235,205.91 = 102,494.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,438.67/235,205.91 = 102,494.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,438.67x = 235,205.91 × 102,494.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,438.67x = 24,107,380,352.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,107,380,352.21/170,438.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,443.14

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