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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,255.28, 234,873.26 and 109,845.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,255.28, 234,873.26 and 109,845.32 is: 151,535.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,255.28 : 234,873.26 = 109,845.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,255.28/234,873.26 = 109,845.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,255.28x = 234,873.26 × 109,845.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,255.28x = 25,799,728,404.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,799,728,404.14/170,255.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,535.56

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