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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,514.92, 235,235.94 and 162,609.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,514.92, 235,235.94 and 162,609.32 is: 224,329.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,514.92 : 235,235.94 = 162,609.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,514.92/235,235.94 = 162,609.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,514.92x = 235,235.94 × 162,609.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,514.92x = 38,251,556,242.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,251,556,242.96/170,514.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,329.67

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