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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,700.36, 235,608.66 and 103,688.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,700.36, 235,608.66 and 103,688.52 is: 143,115.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,700.36 : 235,608.66 = 103,688.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,700.36/235,608.66 = 103,688.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,700.36x = 235,608.66 × 103,688.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,700.36x = 24,429,913,254.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,429,913,254.58/170,700.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,115.77

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