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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,704.36, 235,614.20 and 103,692.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,704.36, 235,614.20 and 103,692.52 is: 143,121.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,704.36 : 235,614.20 = 103,692.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,704.36/235,614.20 = 103,692.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,704.36x = 235,614.20 × 103,692.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,704.36x = 24,431,430,145.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,431,430,145.78/170,704.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,121.30

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