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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,341.78, 255,622.02 and 114,245.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,341.78, 255,622.02 and 114,245.26 is: 171,441.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,341.78 : 255,622.02 = 114,245.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,341.78/255,622.02 = 114,245.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,341.78x = 255,622.02 × 114,245.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,341.78x = 29,203,604,136.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,203,604,136.63/170,341.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,441.23

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