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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,476.93, 255,801.77 and 113,589.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,476.93, 255,801.77 and 113,589.72 is: 170,442.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,476.93 : 255,801.77 = 113,589.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,476.93/255,801.77 = 113,589.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,476.93x = 255,801.77 × 113,589.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,476.93x = 29,056,451,287.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,056,451,287.82/170,476.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,442.13

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