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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,190.60, 254,897.10 and 100,206.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,190.60, 254,897.10 and 100,206.60 is: 150,080.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,190.60 : 254,897.10 = 100,206.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,190.60/254,897.10 = 100,206.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,190.60x = 254,897.10 × 100,206.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,190.60x = 25,542,371,740.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,542,371,740.86/170,190.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,080.98

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