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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,906.61, 235,778.76 and 114,336.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,906.61, 235,778.76 and 114,336.21 is: 157,735.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,906.61 : 235,778.76 = 114,336.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,906.61/235,778.76 = 114,336.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,906.61x = 235,778.76 × 114,336.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,906.61x = 26,958,049,816.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,958,049,816.90/170,906.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,735.56

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