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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,698.80, 256,048.20 and 114,711.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,698.80, 256,048.20 and 114,711.60 is: 172,067.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,698.80 : 256,048.20 = 114,711.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,698.80/256,048.20 = 114,711.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,698.80x = 256,048.20 × 114,711.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,698.80x = 29,371,698,699.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,371,698,699.12/170,698.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,067.40

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