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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,041.80, 255,062.70 and 154,878.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,041.80, 255,062.70 and 154,878.60 is: 232,317.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,041.80 : 255,062.70 = 154,878.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,041.80/255,062.70 = 154,878.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,041.80x = 255,062.70 × 154,878.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,041.80x = 39,503,753,888.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,503,753,888.22/170,041.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,317.90

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