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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,186.60, 254,891.10 and 100,202.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,186.60, 254,891.10 and 100,202.60 is: 150,074.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,186.60 : 254,891.10 = 100,202.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,186.60/254,891.10 = 100,202.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,186.60x = 254,891.10 × 100,202.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,186.60x = 25,540,750,936.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,540,750,936.86/170,186.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,074.98

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