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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,026.24, 254,987.52 and 136,667.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,026.24, 254,987.52 and 136,667.20 is: 204,959.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,026.24 : 254,987.52 = 136,667.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,026.24/254,987.52 = 136,667.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,026.24x = 254,987.52 × 136,667.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,026.24x = 34,848,430,393.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,848,430,393.34/170,026.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,959.13

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