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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,868.46, 235,788.70 and 102,035.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,868.46, 235,788.70 and 102,035.59 is: 140,803.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,868.46 : 235,788.70 = 102,035.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,868.46/235,788.70 = 102,035.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,868.46x = 235,788.70 × 102,035.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,868.46x = 24,058,839,119.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,058,839,119.83/170,868.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,803.28

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