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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,522.92, 235,281.54 and 103,441.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,522.92, 235,281.54 and 103,441.96 is: 142,725.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,522.92 : 235,281.54 = 103,441.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,522.92/235,281.54 = 103,441.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,522.92x = 235,281.54 × 103,441.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,522.92x = 24,337,983,649.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,337,983,649.42/170,522.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,725.59

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