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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,845.44, 235,704.24 and 107,160

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,845.44, 235,704.24 and 107,160 is: 147,841.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,845.44 : 235,704.24 = 107,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,845.44/235,704.24 = 107,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,845.44x = 235,704.24 × 107,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,845.44x = 25,258,066,358.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,258,066,358.40/170,845.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,841.62

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