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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,009.28, 234,524.16 and 109,563.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,009.28, 234,524.16 and 109,563.84 is: 151,140.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,009.28 : 234,524.16 = 109,563.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,009.28/234,524.16 = 109,563.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,009.28x = 234,524.16 × 109,563.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,009.28x = 25,695,367,542.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,695,367,542.37/170,009.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,140.97

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