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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,617.22, 235,404.50 and 110,190.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,617.22, 235,404.50 and 110,190.40 is: 152,032.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,617.22 : 235,404.50 = 110,190.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,617.22/235,404.50 = 110,190.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,617.22x = 235,404.50 × 110,190.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,617.22x = 25,939,316,016.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,939,316,016.80/170,617.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,032.23

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