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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,708.36, 235,619.72 and 103,696.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,708.36, 235,619.72 and 103,696.52 is: 143,126.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,708.36 : 235,619.72 = 103,696.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,708.36/235,619.72 = 103,696.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,708.36x = 235,619.72 × 103,696.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,708.36x = 24,432,945,007.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,432,945,007.37/170,708.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,126.82

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