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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,200.55, 255,300.83 and 170,200.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,200.55, 255,300.83 and 170,200.55 is: 255,300.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,200.55 : 255,300.83 = 170,200.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,200.55/255,300.83 = 170,200.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,200.55x = 255,300.83 × 170,200.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,200.55x = 43,452,340,830.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,452,340,830.45/170,200.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,300.83

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