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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,479.20, 170,218.80 and 106,480.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113,479.20, 170,218.80 and 106,480.80 is: 159,721.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,479.20 : 170,218.80 = 106,480.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,479.20/170,218.80 = 106,480.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,479.20x = 170,218.80 × 106,480.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,479.20x = 18,125,033,999.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,125,033,999.04/113,479.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,721.20

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