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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,460.68, 235,149.24 and 130,104.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,460.68, 235,149.24 and 130,104.38 is: 179,478.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,460.68 : 235,149.24 = 130,104.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,460.68/235,149.24 = 130,104.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,460.68x = 235,149.24 × 130,104.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,460.68x = 30,593,946,077.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,593,946,077.67/170,460.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,478.02

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