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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,117.08, 254,551.51 and 141,967.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,117.08, 254,551.51 and 141,967.63 is: 212,430.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,117.08 : 254,551.51 = 141,967.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,117.08/254,551.51 = 141,967.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,117.08x = 254,551.51 × 141,967.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,117.08x = 36,138,074,587.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,138,074,587.62/170,117.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,430.61

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