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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,985.06, 235,988.09 and 115,769.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,985.06, 235,988.09 and 115,769.34 is: 159,781.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,985.06 : 235,988.09 = 115,769.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,985.06/235,988.09 = 115,769.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,985.06x = 235,988.09 × 115,769.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,985.06x = 27,320,185,282.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,320,185,282.45/170,985.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,781.13

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