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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,867.21, 235,786.98 and 102,034.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,867.21, 235,786.98 and 102,034.35 is: 140,801.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,867.21 : 235,786.98 = 102,034.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,867.21/235,786.98 = 102,034.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,867.21x = 235,786.98 × 102,034.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,867.21x = 24,058,371,242.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,058,371,242.76/170,867.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,801.57

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