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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,086.30, 234,751.60 and 112,624.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,086.30, 234,751.60 and 112,624.28 is: 155,443.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,086.30 : 234,751.60 = 112,624.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,086.30/234,751.60 = 112,624.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,086.30x = 234,751.60 × 112,624.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,086.30x = 26,438,729,928.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,438,729,928.85/170,086.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,443.03

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