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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,110.76, 254,543.27 and 160,985.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,110.76, 254,543.27 and 160,985.98 is: 240,889.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,110.76 : 254,543.27 = 160,985.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,110.76/254,543.27 = 160,985.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,110.76x = 254,543.27 × 160,985.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,110.76x = 40,977,896,500.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,977,896,500.64/170,110.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,889.50

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