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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,502.34, 235,313.21 and 102,553.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,502.34, 235,313.21 and 102,553.46 is: 141,535.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,502.34 : 235,313.21 = 102,553.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,502.34/235,313.21 = 102,553.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,502.34x = 235,313.21 × 102,553.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,502.34x = 24,132,183,944.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,132,183,944.72/170,502.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,535.80

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