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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,004.62, 234,445.35 and 108,770.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,004.62, 234,445.35 and 108,770.18 is: 149,999.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,004.62 : 234,445.35 = 108,770.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,004.62/234,445.35 = 108,770.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,004.62x = 234,445.35 × 108,770.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,004.62x = 25,500,662,886.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,500,662,886.02/170,004.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,999.83

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