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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,091.54, 238,681.72 and 170,942.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174,091.54, 238,681.72 and 170,942.26 is: 234,364.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,091.54 : 238,681.72 = 170,942.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,091.54/238,681.72 = 170,942.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,091.54x = 238,681.72 × 170,942.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,091.54x = 40,800,792,637.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,800,792,637.49/174,091.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,364.02

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