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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,759.16, 256,319.10 and 95,943.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,759.16, 256,319.10 and 95,943.24 is: 144,016.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,759.16 : 256,319.10 = 95,943.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,759.16/256,319.10 = 95,943.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,759.16x = 256,319.10 × 95,943.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,759.16x = 24,592,084,927.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,592,084,927.88/170,759.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,016.20

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