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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,867.33, 235,787.15 and 102,034.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,867.33, 235,787.15 and 102,034.47 is: 140,801.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,867.33 : 235,787.15 = 102,034.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,867.33/235,787.15 = 102,034.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,867.33x = 235,787.15 × 102,034.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,867.33x = 24,058,416,883.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,058,416,883.06/170,867.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,801.74

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