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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,855.06, 256,136.73 and 120,777.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,855.06, 256,136.73 and 120,777.62 is: 181,063.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,855.06 : 256,136.73 = 120,777.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,855.06/256,136.73 = 120,777.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,855.06x = 256,136.73 × 120,777.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,855.06x = 30,935,584,643.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,935,584,643.98/170,855.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,063.32

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