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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,152.40, 255,228.60 and 117,008.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,152.40, 255,228.60 and 117,008.30 is: 175,512.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,152.40 : 255,228.60 = 117,008.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,152.40/255,228.60 = 117,008.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,152.40x = 255,228.60 × 117,008.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,152.40x = 29,863,864,597.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,863,864,597.38/170,152.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,512.45

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