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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,870.80, 256,306.20 and 114,883.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,870.80, 256,306.20 and 114,883.60 is: 172,325.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,870.80 : 256,306.20 = 114,883.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,870.80/256,306.20 = 114,883.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,870.80x = 256,306.20 × 114,883.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,870.80x = 29,445,378,958.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,445,378,958.32/170,870.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,325.40

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