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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,973.68, 235,954.85 and 113,523.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,973.68, 235,954.85 and 113,523.05 is: 156,669.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,973.68 : 235,954.85 = 113,523.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,973.68/235,954.85 = 113,523.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,973.68x = 235,954.85 × 113,523.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,973.68x = 26,786,312,486.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,786,312,486.90/170,973.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,669.22

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