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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,438.34, 235,157.67 and 110,011.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,438.34, 235,157.67 and 110,011.53 is: 151,785.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,438.34 : 235,157.67 = 110,011.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,438.34/235,157.67 = 110,011.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,438.34x = 235,157.67 × 110,011.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,438.34x = 25,870,055,067.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,870,055,067.94/170,438.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,785.42

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