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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,844.60, 256,266.90 and 111,862.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,844.60, 256,266.90 and 111,862.20 is: 167,793.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,844.60 : 256,266.90 = 111,862.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,844.60/256,266.90 = 111,862.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,844.60x = 256,266.90 × 111,862.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,844.60x = 28,666,579,221.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,666,579,221.18/170,844.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,793.30

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