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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,760.89, 235,840.34 and 132,975

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,760.89, 235,840.34 and 132,975 is: 183,653.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,760.89 : 235,840.34 = 132,975 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,760.89/235,840.34 = 132,975/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,760.89x = 235,840.34 × 132,975
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,760.89x = 31,360,869,543.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,360,869,543.94/170,760.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,653.70

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