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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,505, 235,199.23 and 106,732.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,505, 235,199.23 and 106,732.08 is: 147,229.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,505 : 235,199.23 = 106,732.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,505/235,199.23 = 106,732.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,505x = 235,199.23 × 106,732.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,505x = 25,103,303,032.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,103,303,032.30/170,505
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,229.13

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