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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,462.04, 235,232.82 and 106,834.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,462.04, 235,232.82 and 106,834.92 is: 147,429.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,462.04 : 235,232.82 = 106,834.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,462.04/235,232.82 = 106,834.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,462.04x = 235,232.82 × 106,834.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,462.04x = 25,131,079,506.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,131,079,506.07/170,462.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,429.18

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