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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,465.82, 255,772.52 and 91,487.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,465.82, 255,772.52 and 91,487.76 is: 137,271.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,465.82 : 255,772.52 = 91,487.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,465.82/255,772.52 = 91,487.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,465.82x = 255,772.52 × 91,487.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,465.82x = 23,400,054,924.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,400,054,924.36/170,465.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,271.24

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