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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,811, 256,371.98 and 90,916.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,811, 256,371.98 and 90,916.04 is: 136,456.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,811 : 256,371.98 = 90,916.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,811/256,371.98 = 90,916.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,811x = 256,371.98 × 90,916.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,811x = 23,308,325,188.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,308,325,188.56/170,811
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,456.82

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