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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,180.82, 254,882.43 and 81,496.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,180.82, 254,882.43 and 81,496.62 is: 122,058.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,180.82 : 254,882.43 = 81,496.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,180.82/254,882.43 = 81,496.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,180.82x = 254,882.43 × 81,496.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,180.82x = 20,772,056,542.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,772,056,542.39/170,180.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,058.74

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