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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,833.29, 256,250.85 and 112,041.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,833.29, 256,250.85 and 112,041.27 is: 168,062.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,833.29 : 256,250.85 = 112,041.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,833.29/256,250.85 = 112,041.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,833.29x = 256,250.85 × 112,041.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,833.29x = 28,710,670,672.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,710,670,672.58/170,833.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,062.51

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