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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,542.97, 235,371.11 and 141,813.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,542.97, 235,371.11 and 141,813.21 is: 195,720.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,542.97 : 235,371.11 = 141,813.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,542.97/235,371.11 = 141,813.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,542.97x = 235,371.11 × 141,813.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,542.97x = 33,378,732,650.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,378,732,650.36/170,542.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,720.37

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