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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,041.87, 254,841.27 and 105,973.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,041.87, 254,841.27 and 105,973.71 is: 158,822.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,041.87 : 254,841.27 = 105,973.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,041.87/254,841.27 = 105,973.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,041.87x = 254,841.27 × 105,973.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,041.87x = 27,006,474,843.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,006,474,843.01/170,041.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,822.50

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