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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,007.89, 234,479.08 and 109,588.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,007.89, 234,479.08 and 109,588.37 is: 151,146.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,007.89 : 234,479.08 = 109,588.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,007.89/234,479.08 = 109,588.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,007.89x = 234,479.08 × 109,588.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,007.89x = 25,696,180,176.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,696,180,176.30/170,007.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,146.99

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