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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,901.63, 256,352.46 and 111,787.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,901.63, 256,352.46 and 111,787.02 is: 167,680.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,901.63 : 256,352.46 = 111,787.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,901.63/256,352.46 = 111,787.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,901.63x = 256,352.46 × 111,787.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,901.63x = 28,656,877,573.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,656,877,573.07/170,901.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,680.54

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