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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,710.11, 256,092.98 and 64,102.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,710.11, 256,092.98 and 64,102.32 is: 96,163.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,710.11 : 256,092.98 = 64,102.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,710.11/256,092.98 = 64,102.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,710.11x = 256,092.98 × 64,102.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,710.11x = 16,416,154,153.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,416,154,153.71/170,710.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,163.92

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