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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,838.34, 235,513.32 and 132,530.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,838.34, 235,513.32 and 132,530.30 is: 182,702.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,838.34 : 235,513.32 = 132,530.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,838.34/235,513.32 = 132,530.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,838.34x = 235,513.32 × 132,530.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,838.34x = 31,212,651,570.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,212,651,570.08/170,838.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,702.85

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