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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,251.67, 234,868.41 and 109,841.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,251.67, 234,868.41 and 109,841.60 is: 151,530.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,251.67 : 234,868.41 = 109,841.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,251.67/234,868.41 = 109,841.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,251.67x = 234,868.41 × 109,841.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,251.67x = 25,798,322,531.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,798,322,531.03/170,251.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,530.51

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