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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,741.10, 235,512.75 and 103,673.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,741.10, 235,512.75 and 103,673.10 is: 143,002.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,741.10 : 235,512.75 = 103,673.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,741.10/235,512.75 = 103,673.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,741.10x = 235,512.75 × 103,673.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,741.10x = 24,416,336,882.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,416,336,882.03/170,741.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,002.11

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