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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,034.10, 255,051.15 and 139,966.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,034.10, 255,051.15 and 139,966.90 is: 209,950.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,034.10 : 255,051.15 = 139,966.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,034.10/255,051.15 = 139,966.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,034.10x = 255,051.15 × 139,966.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,034.10x = 35,698,718,806.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,698,718,806.94/170,034.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,950.35

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