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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,723.80, 256,085.70 and 135,472.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,723.80, 256,085.70 and 135,472.60 is: 203,208.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,723.80 : 256,085.70 = 135,472.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,723.80/256,085.70 = 135,472.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,723.80x = 256,085.70 × 135,472.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,723.80x = 34,692,595,601.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,692,595,601.82/170,723.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,208.90

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