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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,110.82, 254,542.14 and 141,961.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,110.82, 254,542.14 and 141,961.38 is: 212,421.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,110.82 : 254,542.14 = 141,961.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,110.82/254,542.14 = 141,961.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,110.82x = 254,542.14 × 141,961.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,110.82x = 36,135,153,462.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,135,153,462.55/170,110.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,421.26

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