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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,026.60, 255,039.90 and 102,375.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,026.60, 255,039.90 and 102,375.40 is: 153,563.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,026.60 : 255,039.90 = 102,375.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,026.60/255,039.90 = 102,375.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,026.60x = 255,039.90 × 102,375.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,026.60x = 26,109,811,778.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,109,811,778.46/170,026.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,563.10

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