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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,729.80, 256,094.70 and 114,742.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,729.80, 256,094.70 and 114,742.60 is: 172,113.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,729.80 : 256,094.70 = 114,742.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,729.80/256,094.70 = 114,742.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,729.80x = 256,094.70 × 114,742.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,729.80x = 29,384,971,724.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,384,971,724.22/170,729.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,113.90

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