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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,819.32, 235,538.94 and 110,310.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,819.32, 235,538.94 and 110,310.52 is: 152,104.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,819.32 : 235,538.94 = 110,310.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,819.32/235,538.94 = 110,310.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,819.32x = 235,538.94 × 110,310.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,819.32x = 25,982,422,951.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,982,422,951.65/170,819.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,104.71

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