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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,116.08, 254,550.02 and 141,966.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,116.08, 254,550.02 and 141,966.63 is: 212,429.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,116.08 : 254,550.02 = 141,966.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,116.08/254,550.02 = 141,966.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,116.08x = 254,550.02 × 141,966.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,116.08x = 36,137,607,796.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,137,607,796.00/170,116.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,429.11

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