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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,692.33, 235,453.80 and 110,298.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,692.33, 235,453.80 and 110,298.46 is: 152,146.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,692.33 : 235,453.80 = 110,298.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,692.33/235,453.80 = 110,298.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,692.33x = 235,453.80 × 110,298.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,692.33x = 25,970,191,541.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,970,191,541.15/170,692.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,146.21

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