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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,677.40, 235,478.61 and 110,283.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,677.40, 235,478.61 and 110,283.59 is: 152,155.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,677.40 : 235,478.61 = 110,283.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,677.40/235,478.61 = 110,283.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,677.40x = 235,478.61 × 110,283.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,677.40x = 25,969,427,067.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,969,427,067.71/170,677.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,155.05

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