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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,151.10, 255,323.85 and 117,598.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,151.10, 255,323.85 and 117,598.30 is: 176,464.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,151.10 : 255,323.85 = 117,598.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,151.10/255,323.85 = 117,598.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,151.10x = 255,323.85 × 117,598.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,151.10x = 30,025,650,709.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,025,650,709.46/170,151.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,464.63

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