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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,663.16, 256,175.10 and 95,847.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,663.16, 256,175.10 and 95,847.24 is: 143,872.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,663.16 : 256,175.10 = 95,847.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,663.16/256,175.10 = 95,847.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,663.16x = 256,175.10 × 95,847.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,663.16x = 24,553,676,291.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,553,676,291.72/170,663.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,872.15

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