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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,471.89, 235,278.92 and 102,557.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,471.89, 235,278.92 and 102,557.51 is: 141,546.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,471.89 : 235,278.92 = 102,557.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,471.89/235,278.92 = 102,557.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,471.89x = 235,278.92 × 102,557.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,471.89x = 24,129,619,270.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,129,619,270.69/170,471.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,546.03

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