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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,731.80, 256,097.70 and 114,744.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,731.80, 256,097.70 and 114,744.60 is: 172,116.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,731.80 : 256,097.70 = 114,744.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,731.80/256,097.70 = 114,744.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,731.80x = 256,097.70 × 114,744.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,731.80x = 29,385,828,147.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,385,828,147.42/170,731.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,116.90

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