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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,002.10, 255,003.15 and 168,965.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,002.10, 255,003.15 and 168,965.30 is: 253,447.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,002.10 : 255,003.15 = 168,965.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,002.10/255,003.15 = 168,965.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,002.10x = 255,003.15 × 168,965.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,002.10x = 43,086,683,740.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,086,683,740.70/170,002.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,447.95

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