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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,046.30, 255,069.45 and 114,059.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,046.30, 255,069.45 and 114,059.10 is: 171,088.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,046.30 : 255,069.45 = 114,059.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,046.30/255,069.45 = 114,059.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,046.30x = 255,069.45 × 114,059.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,046.30x = 29,092,991,904.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,092,991,904.50/170,046.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,088.65

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