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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,609.73, 235,516.92 and 110,209.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,609.73, 235,516.92 and 110,209.82 is: 152,138.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,609.73 : 235,516.92 = 110,209.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,609.73/235,516.92 = 110,209.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,609.73x = 235,516.92 × 110,209.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,609.73x = 25,956,275,769.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,956,275,769.28/170,609.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,138.31

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