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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,542.22, 235,370.07 and 141,812.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,542.22, 235,370.07 and 141,812.46 is: 195,719.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,542.22 : 235,370.07 = 141,812.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,542.22/235,370.07 = 141,812.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,542.22x = 235,370.07 × 141,812.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,542.22x = 33,378,408,637.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,378,408,637.07/170,542.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,719.33

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