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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,813.88, 256,097.70 and 104,238.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,813.88, 256,097.70 and 104,238.36 is: 156,282.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,813.88 : 256,097.70 = 104,238.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,813.88/256,097.70 = 104,238.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,813.88x = 256,097.70 × 104,238.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,813.88x = 26,695,204,247.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,695,204,247.77/170,813.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,282.41

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