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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,899.02, 256,347.72 and 94,961.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,899.02, 256,347.72 and 94,961.78 is: 142,442.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,899.02 : 256,347.72 = 94,961.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,899.02/256,347.72 = 94,961.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,899.02x = 256,347.72 × 94,961.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,899.02x = 24,343,235,790.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,343,235,790.14/170,899.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,442.22

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