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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,321.78, 255,592.02 and 114,225.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,321.78, 255,592.02 and 114,225.24 is: 171,411.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,321.78 : 255,592.02 = 114,225.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,321.78/255,592.02 = 114,225.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,321.78x = 255,592.02 × 114,225.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,321.78x = 29,195,059,826.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,195,059,826.58/170,321.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,411.19

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