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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,228.37, 234,740.93 and 112,847.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,228.37, 234,740.93 and 112,847.73 is: 155,614.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,228.37 : 234,740.93 = 112,847.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,228.37/234,740.93 = 112,847.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,228.37x = 234,740.93 × 112,847.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,228.37x = 26,489,980,524.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,489,980,524.35/170,228.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,614.37

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