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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,007.24, 254,956.58 and 56,129.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,007.24, 254,956.58 and 56,129.74 is: 84,176.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,007.24 : 254,956.58 = 56,129.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,007.24/254,956.58 = 56,129.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,007.24x = 254,956.58 × 56,129.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,007.24x = 14,310,646,546.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,310,646,546.69/170,007.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,176.69

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