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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,956.58, 235,929.11 and 102,994.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,956.58, 235,929.11 and 102,994.94 is: 142,138.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,956.58 : 235,929.11 = 102,994.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,956.58/235,929.11 = 102,994.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,956.58x = 235,929.11 × 102,994.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,956.58x = 24,299,504,603.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,299,504,603.55/170,956.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,138.46

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