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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,705.27, 235,517.10 and 110,311.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,705.27, 235,517.10 and 110,311.49 is: 152,193.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,705.27 : 235,517.10 = 110,311.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,705.27/235,517.10 = 110,311.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,705.27x = 235,517.10 × 110,311.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,705.27x = 25,980,242,221.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,980,242,221.48/170,705.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,193.56

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