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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,546.15, 235,375.44 and 141,816.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,546.15, 235,375.44 and 141,816.38 is: 195,724.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,546.15 : 235,375.44 = 141,816.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,546.15/235,375.44 = 141,816.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,546.15x = 235,375.44 × 141,816.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,546.15x = 33,380,091,664.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,380,091,664.83/170,546.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,724.69

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