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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,276.96, 234,861.36 and 144,606.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,276.96, 234,861.36 and 144,606.08 is: 199,453.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,276.96 : 234,861.36 = 144,606.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,276.96/234,861.36 = 144,606.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,276.96x = 234,861.36 × 144,606.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,276.96x = 33,962,380,613.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,962,380,613.07/170,276.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,453.76

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