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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,711.36, 235,623.86 and 103,699.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,711.36, 235,623.86 and 103,699.52 is: 143,130.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,711.36 : 235,623.86 = 103,699.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,711.36/235,623.86 = 103,699.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,711.36x = 235,623.86 × 103,699.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,711.36x = 24,434,081,182.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,434,081,182.55/170,711.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,130.96

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