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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,323.78, 255,595.02 and 114,227.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,323.78, 255,595.02 and 114,227.23 is: 171,414.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,323.78 : 255,595.02 = 114,227.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,323.78/255,595.02 = 114,227.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,323.78x = 255,595.02 × 114,227.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,323.78x = 29,195,911,136.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,195,911,136.39/170,323.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,414.18

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