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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,734.60, 235,503.78 and 103,666.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,734.60, 235,503.78 and 103,666.60 is: 142,993.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,734.60 : 235,503.78 = 103,666.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,734.60/235,503.78 = 103,666.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,734.60x = 235,503.78 × 103,666.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,734.60x = 24,413,876,159.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,413,876,159.75/170,734.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,993.14

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