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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,151.20, 255,226.80 and 99,000.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,151.20, 255,226.80 and 99,000.80 is: 148,501.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,151.20 : 255,226.80 = 99,000.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,151.20/255,226.80 = 99,000.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,151.20x = 255,226.80 × 99,000.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,151.20x = 25,267,657,381.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,267,657,381.44/170,151.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,501.20

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