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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,481.94, 255,809.26 and 113,594.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,481.94, 255,809.26 and 113,594.72 is: 170,449.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,481.94 : 255,809.26 = 113,594.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,481.94/255,809.26 = 113,594.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,481.94x = 255,809.26 × 113,594.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,481.94x = 29,058,581,263.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,058,581,263.11/170,481.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,449.62

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