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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,044.60, 255,066.90 and 139,977.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,044.60, 255,066.90 and 139,977.40 is: 209,966.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,044.60 : 255,066.90 = 139,977.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,044.60/255,066.90 = 139,977.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,044.60x = 255,066.90 × 139,977.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,044.60x = 35,703,601,488.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,703,601,488.06/170,044.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,966.10

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