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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,584.56, 255,744.72 and 114,334.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,584.56, 255,744.72 and 114,334.56 is: 171,413.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,584.56 : 255,744.72 = 114,334.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,584.56/255,744.72 = 114,334.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,584.56x = 255,744.72 × 114,334.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,584.56x = 29,240,460,033.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,240,460,033.52/170,584.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,413.29

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