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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,773.08, 256,159.62 and 87,614.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,773.08, 256,159.62 and 87,614.04 is: 131,421.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,773.08 : 256,159.62 = 87,614.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,773.08/256,159.62 = 87,614.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,773.08x = 256,159.62 × 87,614.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,773.08x = 22,443,179,193.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,443,179,193.06/170,773.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,421.06

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