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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,002.10, 255,003.15 and 81,428.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,002.10, 255,003.15 and 81,428.60 is: 122,142.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,002.10 : 255,003.15 = 81,428.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,002.10/255,003.15 = 81,428.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,002.10x = 255,003.15 × 81,428.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,002.10x = 20,764,549,500.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,764,549,500.09/170,002.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,142.90

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