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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,534.16, 235,485.72 and 106,981.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,534.16, 235,485.72 and 106,981.20 is: 147,727.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,534.16 : 235,485.72 = 106,981.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,534.16/235,485.72 = 106,981.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,534.16x = 235,485.72 × 106,981.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,534.16x = 25,192,544,908.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,192,544,908.46/170,534.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,727.26

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