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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,557.10, 255,921.91 and 113,669.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,557.10, 255,921.91 and 113,669.82 is: 170,562.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,557.10 : 255,921.91 = 113,669.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,557.10/255,921.91 = 113,669.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,557.10x = 255,921.91 × 113,669.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,557.10x = 29,090,597,443.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,090,597,443.76/170,557.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,562.22

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