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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,683.36, 235,585.20 and 103,671.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,683.36, 235,585.20 and 103,671.52 is: 143,092.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,683.36 : 235,585.20 = 103,671.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,683.36/235,585.20 = 103,671.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,683.36x = 235,585.20 × 103,671.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,683.36x = 24,423,475,773.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,423,475,773.50/170,683.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,092.31

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