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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,011.28, 234,664.98 and 113,422.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,011.28, 234,664.98 and 113,422.52 is: 156,556.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,011.28 : 234,664.98 = 113,422.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,011.28/234,664.98 = 113,422.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,011.28x = 234,664.98 × 113,422.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,011.28x = 26,616,293,387.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,616,293,387.35/170,011.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,556.04

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