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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,362.72, 255,511.14 and 65,157.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,362.72, 255,511.14 and 65,157.04 is: 97,722.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,362.72 : 255,511.14 = 65,157.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,362.72/255,511.14 = 65,157.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,362.72x = 255,511.14 × 65,157.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,362.72x = 16,648,349,569.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,648,349,569.43/170,362.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,722.96

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