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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,151.30, 255,226.95 and 117,007.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,151.30, 255,226.95 and 117,007.20 is: 175,510.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,151.30 : 255,226.95 = 117,007.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,151.30/255,226.95 = 117,007.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,151.30x = 255,226.95 × 117,007.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,151.30x = 29,863,390,784.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,863,390,784.04/170,151.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,510.80

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