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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,014.78, 234,669.81 and 113,426.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,014.78, 234,669.81 and 113,426.02 is: 156,560.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,014.78 : 234,669.81 = 113,426.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,014.78/234,669.81 = 113,426.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,014.78x = 234,669.81 × 113,426.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,014.78x = 26,617,662,562.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,617,662,562.46/170,014.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,560.87

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