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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,594.46, 255,366.81 and 111,302.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,594.46, 255,366.81 and 111,302.46 is: 166,611.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,594.46 : 255,366.81 = 111,302.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,594.46/255,366.81 = 111,302.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,594.46x = 255,366.81 × 111,302.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,594.46x = 28,422,954,155.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,422,954,155.35/170,594.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,611.24

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