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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,865.33, 235,784.39 and 102,032.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,865.33, 235,784.39 and 102,032.47 is: 140,798.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,865.33 : 235,784.39 = 102,032.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,865.33/235,784.39 = 102,032.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,865.33x = 235,784.39 × 102,032.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,865.33x = 24,057,662,982.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,057,662,982.14/170,865.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,798.97

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