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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,790.30, 235,498.92 and 110,281.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,790.30, 235,498.92 and 110,281.48 is: 152,064.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,790.30 : 235,498.92 = 110,281.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,790.30/235,498.92 = 110,281.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,790.30x = 235,498.92 × 110,281.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,790.30x = 25,971,169,436.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,971,169,436.00/170,790.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,064.66

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