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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,626.80, 255,940.20 and 114,639.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,626.80, 255,940.20 and 114,639.60 is: 171,959.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,626.80 : 255,940.20 = 114,639.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,626.80/255,940.20 = 114,639.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,626.80x = 255,940.20 × 114,639.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,626.80x = 29,340,882,151.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,340,882,151.92/170,626.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,959.40

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