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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,109.46, 234,792.72 and 131,793.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,109.46, 234,792.72 and 131,793.22 is: 181,906.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,109.46 : 234,792.72 = 131,793.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,109.46/234,792.72 = 131,793.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,109.46x = 234,792.72 × 131,793.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,109.46x = 30,944,088,601.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,944,088,601.36/170,109.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,906.92

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