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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,866.46, 235,785.94 and 102,033.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,866.46, 235,785.94 and 102,033.59 is: 140,800.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,866.46 : 235,785.94 = 102,033.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,866.46/235,785.94 = 102,033.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,866.46x = 235,785.94 × 102,033.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,866.46x = 24,058,085,929.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,058,085,929.72/170,866.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,800.52

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