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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169,997.60, 254,996.40 and 81,424.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169,997.60, 254,996.40 and 81,424.10 is: 122,136.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169,997.60 : 254,996.40 = 81,424.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169,997.60/254,996.40 = 81,424.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169,997.60x = 254,996.40 × 81,424.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169,997.60x = 20,762,852,373.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,762,852,373.24/169,997.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,136.15

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