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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,760.10, 235,538.97 and 103,692.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,760.10, 235,538.97 and 103,692.10 is: 143,028.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,760.10 : 235,538.97 = 103,692.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,760.10/235,538.97 = 103,692.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,760.10x = 235,538.97 × 103,692.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,760.10x = 24,423,530,431.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,423,530,431.14/170,760.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,028.32

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