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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,836.29, 256,255.35 and 112,044.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,836.29, 256,255.35 and 112,044.26 is: 168,066.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,836.29 : 256,255.35 = 112,044.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,836.29/256,255.35 = 112,044.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,836.29x = 256,255.35 × 112,044.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,836.29x = 28,711,941,282.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,711,941,282.26/170,836.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,066.99

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