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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,041.70, 254,843.85 and 103,411.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,041.70, 254,843.85 and 103,411.10 is: 154,983.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,041.70 : 254,843.85 = 103,411.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,041.70/254,843.85 = 103,411.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,041.70x = 254,843.85 × 103,411.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,041.70x = 26,353,682,856.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,353,682,856.74/170,041.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,983.65

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