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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,056.22, 234,710.06 and 112,594.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,056.22, 234,710.06 and 112,594.14 is: 155,401.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,056.22 : 234,710.06 = 112,594.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,056.22/234,710.06 = 112,594.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,056.22x = 234,710.06 × 112,594.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,056.22x = 26,426,976,792.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,426,976,792.08/170,056.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,401.42

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