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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,771.40, 255,830.70 and 91,859.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,771.40, 255,830.70 and 91,859.40 is: 137,613.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,771.40 : 255,830.70 = 91,859.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,771.40/255,830.70 = 91,859.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,771.40x = 255,830.70 × 91,859.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,771.40x = 23,500,454,603.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,500,454,603.58/170,771.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,613.53

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