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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,779.80, 256,169.70 and 114,646.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,779.80, 256,169.70 and 114,646.80 is: 171,970.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,779.80 : 256,169.70 = 114,646.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,779.80/256,169.70 = 114,646.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,779.80x = 256,169.70 × 114,646.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,779.80x = 29,369,036,361.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,369,036,361.96/170,779.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,970.20

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