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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,820.96, 235,664.28 and 107,135.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,820.96, 235,664.28 and 107,135.52 is: 147,803.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,820.96 : 235,664.28 = 107,135.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,820.96/235,664.28 = 107,135.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,820.96x = 235,664.28 × 107,135.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,820.96x = 25,248,015,183.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,248,015,183.23/170,820.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,803.96

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