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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,183.82, 254,886.93 and 81,499.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,183.82, 254,886.93 and 81,499.62 is: 122,063.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,183.82 : 254,886.93 = 81,499.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,183.82/254,886.93 = 81,499.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,183.82x = 254,886.93 × 81,499.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,183.82x = 20,773,187,937.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,773,187,937.97/170,183.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,063.24

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