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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,637.60, 255,610.80 and 96,679.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,637.60, 255,610.80 and 96,679.20 is: 144,822.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,637.60 : 255,610.80 = 96,679.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,637.60/255,610.80 = 96,679.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,637.60x = 255,610.80 × 96,679.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,637.60x = 24,712,247,655.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,712,247,655.36/170,637.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,822.99

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