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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,756.41, 256,314.98 and 95,940.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,756.41, 256,314.98 and 95,940.49 is: 144,012.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,756.41 : 256,314.98 = 95,940.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,756.41/256,314.98 = 95,940.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,756.41x = 256,314.98 × 95,940.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,756.41x = 24,590,984,295.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,590,984,295.84/170,756.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,012.07

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