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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,039.40, 255,059.10 and 140,490.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,039.40, 255,059.10 and 140,490.60 is: 210,735.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,039.40 : 255,059.10 = 140,490.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,039.40/255,059.10 = 140,490.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,039.40x = 255,059.10 × 140,490.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,039.40x = 35,833,405,994.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,833,405,994.46/170,039.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,735.90

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