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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,057.40, 255,086.10 and 96,329.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,057.40, 255,086.10 and 96,329.40 is: 144,494.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,057.40 : 255,086.10 = 96,329.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,057.40/255,086.10 = 96,329.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,057.40x = 255,086.10 × 96,329.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,057.40x = 24,572,290,961.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,572,290,961.34/170,057.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,494.10

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