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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,114.32, 255,638.04 and 160,452.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,114.32, 255,638.04 and 160,452.64 is: 241,119.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,114.32 : 255,638.04 = 160,452.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,114.32/255,638.04 = 160,452.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,114.32x = 255,638.04 × 160,452.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,114.32x = 41,017,798,402.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,017,798,402.43/170,114.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,119.02

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