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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,835.54, 256,254.23 and 112,043.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,835.54, 256,254.23 and 112,043.52 is: 168,065.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,835.54 : 256,254.23 = 112,043.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,835.54/256,254.23 = 112,043.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,835.54x = 256,254.23 × 112,043.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,835.54x = 28,711,625,944.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,711,625,944.09/170,835.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,065.88

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