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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,745.72, 256,052.94 and 117,995.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,745.72, 256,052.94 and 117,995.28 is: 176,947.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,745.72 : 256,052.94 = 117,995.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,745.72/256,052.94 = 117,995.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,745.72x = 256,052.94 × 117,995.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,745.72x = 30,213,038,350.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,213,038,350.12/170,745.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,947.56

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