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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,027.32, 234,265.62 and 112,569.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,027.32, 234,265.62 and 112,569.16 is: 155,099.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,027.32 : 234,265.62 = 112,569.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,027.32/234,265.62 = 112,569.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,027.32x = 234,265.62 × 112,569.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,027.32x = 26,371,084,060.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,371,084,060.28/170,027.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,099.10

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