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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,143.02, 234,754.02 and 113,565.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,143.02, 234,754.02 and 113,565.33 is: 156,691.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,143.02 : 234,754.02 = 113,565.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,143.02/234,754.02 = 113,565.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,143.02x = 234,754.02 × 113,565.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,143.02x = 26,659,917,750.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,659,917,750.13/170,143.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,691.22

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