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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,058.18, 254,918.01 and 81,207.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,058.18, 254,918.01 and 81,207.81 is: 121,730.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,058.18 : 254,918.01 = 81,207.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,058.18/254,918.01 = 81,207.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,058.18x = 254,918.01 × 81,207.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,058.18x = 20,701,333,552.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,701,333,552.91/170,058.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,730.89

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