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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,215.80, 255,323.70 and 114,228.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,215.80, 255,323.70 and 114,228.60 is: 171,342.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,215.80 : 255,323.70 = 114,228.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,215.80/255,323.70 = 114,228.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,215.80x = 255,323.70 × 114,228.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,215.80x = 29,165,268,797.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,165,268,797.82/170,215.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,342.90

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