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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,761.10, 235,540.35 and 103,693.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,761.10, 235,540.35 and 103,693.10 is: 143,029.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,761.10 : 235,540.35 = 103,693.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,761.10/235,540.35 = 103,693.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,761.10x = 235,540.35 × 103,693.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,761.10x = 24,423,909,066.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,423,909,066.59/170,761.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,029.70

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