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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,826.17, 256,240.16 and 112,034.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,826.17, 256,240.16 and 112,034.14 is: 168,051.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,826.17 : 256,240.16 = 112,034.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,826.17/256,240.16 = 112,034.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,826.17x = 256,240.16 × 112,034.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,826.17x = 28,707,645,178.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,707,645,178.42/170,826.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,051.80

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