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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,311.60, 255,121.80 and 96,353.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,311.60, 255,121.80 and 96,353.20 is: 144,334.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,311.60 : 255,121.80 = 96,353.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,311.60/255,121.80 = 96,353.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,311.60x = 255,121.80 × 96,353.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,311.60x = 24,581,801,819.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,581,801,819.76/170,311.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,334.28

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