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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,322.78, 255,593.52 and 114,226.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,322.78, 255,593.52 and 114,226.23 is: 171,412.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,322.78 : 255,593.52 = 114,226.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,322.78/255,593.52 = 114,226.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,322.78x = 255,593.52 × 114,226.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,322.78x = 29,195,484,202.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,195,484,202.03/170,322.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,412.68

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