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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,889.73, 256,111.63 and 123,663.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,889.73, 256,111.63 and 123,663.90 is: 185,334.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,889.73 : 256,111.63 = 123,663.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,889.73/256,111.63 = 123,663.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,889.73x = 256,111.63 × 123,663.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,889.73x = 31,671,763,001.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,671,763,001.16/170,889.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,334.50

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