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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,732.70, 256,099.05 and 96,083.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,732.70, 256,099.05 and 96,083.10 is: 144,124.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,732.70 : 256,099.05 = 96,083.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,732.70/256,099.05 = 96,083.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,732.70x = 256,099.05 × 96,083.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,732.70x = 24,606,790,631.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,606,790,631.06/170,732.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,124.65

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