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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,044.30, 255,066.45 and 114,057.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,044.30, 255,066.45 and 114,057.10 is: 171,085.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,044.30 : 255,066.45 = 114,057.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,044.30/255,066.45 = 114,057.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,044.30x = 255,066.45 × 114,057.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,044.30x = 29,092,139,594.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,092,139,594.30/170,044.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,085.65

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