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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,546.16, 235,502.28 and 106,993.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,546.16, 235,502.28 and 106,993.20 is: 147,743.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,546.16 : 235,502.28 = 106,993.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,546.16/235,502.28 = 106,993.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,546.16x = 235,502.28 × 106,993.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,546.16x = 25,197,142,544.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,197,142,544.50/170,546.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,743.83

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