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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,822.10, 256,233.15 and 114,834.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,822.10, 256,233.15 and 114,834.90 is: 172,252.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,822.10 : 256,233.15 = 114,834.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,822.10/256,233.15 = 114,834.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,822.10x = 256,233.15 × 114,834.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,822.10x = 29,424,508,156.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,424,508,156.94/170,822.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,252.35

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