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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,985.16, 236,072.37 and 106,547.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,985.16, 236,072.37 and 106,547.95 is: 147,106.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,985.16 : 236,072.37 = 106,547.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,985.16/236,072.37 = 106,547.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,985.16x = 236,072.37 × 106,547.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,985.16x = 25,153,027,075.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,153,027,075.14/170,985.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,106.49

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