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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,452.89, 235,225.46 and 102,508.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,452.89, 235,225.46 and 102,508.79 is: 141,462.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,452.89 : 235,225.46 = 102,508.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,452.89/235,225.46 = 102,508.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,452.89x = 235,225.46 × 102,508.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,452.89x = 24,112,676,361.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,112,676,361.94/170,452.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,462.41

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