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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,015.28, 234,670.50 and 113,426.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,015.28, 234,670.50 and 113,426.52 is: 156,561.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,015.28 : 234,670.50 = 113,426.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,015.28/234,670.50 = 113,426.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,015.28x = 234,670.50 × 113,426.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,015.28x = 26,617,858,161.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,617,858,161.66/170,015.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,561.56

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