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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,022.52, 234,627.90 and 116,305.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,022.52, 234,627.90 and 116,305.72 is: 160,499.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,022.52 : 234,627.90 = 116,305.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,022.52/234,627.90 = 116,305.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,022.52x = 234,627.90 × 116,305.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,022.52x = 27,288,566,841.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,288,566,841.59/170,022.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,499.72

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