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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,439.67, 235,207.29 and 102,495.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,439.67, 235,207.29 and 102,495.79 is: 141,444.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,439.67 : 235,207.29 = 102,495.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,439.67/235,207.29 = 102,495.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,439.67x = 235,207.29 × 102,495.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,439.67x = 24,107,757,002.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,107,757,002.31/170,439.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,444.52

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