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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,259.96, 255,302.44 and 91,440.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,259.96, 255,302.44 and 91,440.48 is: 137,113.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,259.96 : 255,302.44 = 91,440.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,259.96/255,302.44 = 91,440.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,259.96x = 255,302.44 × 91,440.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,259.96x = 23,344,977,658.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,344,977,658.77/170,259.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,113.73

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