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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,909.20, 256,363.80 and 104,424.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,909.20, 256,363.80 and 104,424.40 is: 156,636.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,909.20 : 256,363.80 = 104,424.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,909.20/256,363.80 = 104,424.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,909.20x = 256,363.80 × 104,424.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,909.20x = 26,770,635,996.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,770,635,996.72/170,909.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,636.60

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