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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,963.46, 235,962.17 and 112,717.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,963.46, 235,962.17 and 112,717.92 is: 155,572.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,963.46 : 235,962.17 = 112,717.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,963.46/235,962.17 = 112,717.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,963.46x = 235,962.17 × 112,717.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,963.46x = 26,597,164,437.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,597,164,437.50/170,963.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,572.22

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