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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,503.04, 235,207.84 and 113,997.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,503.04, 235,207.84 and 113,997.44 is: 157,258.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,503.04 : 235,207.84 = 113,997.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,503.04/235,207.84 = 113,997.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,503.04x = 235,207.84 × 113,997.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,503.04x = 26,813,091,627.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,813,091,627.93/170,503.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,258.73

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