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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,976.96, 235,732.32 and 110,445.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,976.96, 235,732.32 and 110,445.12 is: 152,274.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,976.96 : 235,732.32 = 110,445.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,976.96/235,732.32 = 110,445.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,976.96x = 235,732.32 × 110,445.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,976.96x = 26,035,484,370.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,035,484,370.28/170,976.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,274.81

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