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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,968.67, 235,947.95 and 113,518.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,968.67, 235,947.95 and 113,518.05 is: 156,662.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,968.67 : 235,947.95 = 113,518.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,968.67/235,947.95 = 113,518.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,968.67x = 235,947.95 × 113,518.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,968.67x = 26,784,351,185.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,784,351,185.50/170,968.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,662.34

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