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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,051.70, 254,858.85 and 103,421.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,051.70, 254,858.85 and 103,421.10 is: 154,998.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,051.70 : 254,858.85 = 103,421.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,051.70/254,858.85 = 103,421.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,051.70x = 254,858.85 × 103,421.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,051.70x = 26,357,782,611.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,357,782,611.74/170,051.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,998.64

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