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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,056.10, 256,584.15 and 112,073.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,056.10, 256,584.15 and 112,073.70 is: 168,110.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,056.10 : 256,584.15 = 112,073.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,056.10/256,584.15 = 112,073.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,056.10x = 256,584.15 × 112,073.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,056.10x = 28,756,335,051.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,756,335,051.86/171,056.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,110.55

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