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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,213.60, 255,320.40 and 144,844.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,213.60, 255,320.40 and 144,844.40 is: 217,266.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,213.60 : 255,320.40 = 144,844.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,213.60/255,320.40 = 144,844.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,213.60x = 255,320.40 × 144,844.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,213.60x = 36,981,730,145.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,981,730,145.76/170,213.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,266.60

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