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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,011.60, 255,017.40 and 168,974.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,011.60, 255,017.40 and 168,974.80 is: 253,462.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,011.60 : 255,017.40 = 168,974.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,011.60/255,017.40 = 168,974.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,011.60x = 255,017.40 × 168,974.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,011.60x = 43,091,514,161.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,091,514,161.52/170,011.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,462.20

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