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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,646.88, 255,771 and 128,391.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,646.88, 255,771 and 128,391.20 is: 192,436.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,646.88 : 255,771 = 128,391.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,646.88/255,771 = 128,391.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,646.88x = 255,771 × 128,391.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,646.88x = 32,838,745,615.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,838,745,615.20/170,646.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,436.84

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