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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,512.42, 235,232.49 and 162,606.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,512.42, 235,232.49 and 162,606.82 is: 224,326.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,512.42 : 235,232.49 = 162,606.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,512.42/235,232.49 = 162,606.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,512.42x = 235,232.49 × 162,606.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,512.42x = 38,250,407,159.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,250,407,159.58/170,512.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,326.22

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