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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,513.92, 235,234.56 and 162,608.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,513.92, 235,234.56 and 162,608.32 is: 224,328.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,513.92 : 235,234.56 = 162,608.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,513.92/235,234.56 = 162,608.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,513.92x = 235,234.56 × 162,608.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,513.92x = 38,251,096,607.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,251,096,607.54/170,513.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,328.29

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