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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,216.80, 255,325.20 and 114,229.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,216.80, 255,325.20 and 114,229.60 is: 171,344.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,216.80 : 255,325.20 = 114,229.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,216.80/255,325.20 = 114,229.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,216.80x = 255,325.20 × 114,229.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,216.80x = 29,165,695,465.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,165,695,465.92/170,216.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,344.40

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