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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,010.40, 254,497.20 and 99,680.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,010.40, 254,497.20 and 99,680.80 is: 149,217.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,010.40 : 254,497.20 = 99,680.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,010.40/254,497.20 = 99,680.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,010.40x = 254,497.20 × 99,680.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,010.40x = 25,368,484,493.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,368,484,493.76/170,010.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,217.25

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