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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,324.78, 255,596.52 and 114,228.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,324.78, 255,596.52 and 114,228.23 is: 171,415.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,324.78 : 255,596.52 = 114,228.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,324.78/255,596.52 = 114,228.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,324.78x = 255,596.52 × 114,228.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,324.78x = 29,196,338,073.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,196,338,073.76/170,324.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,415.68

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