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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,214.44, 255,547.83 and 145,413.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,214.44, 255,547.83 and 145,413.86 is: 218,314.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,214.44 : 255,547.83 = 145,413.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,214.44/255,547.83 = 145,413.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,214.44x = 255,547.83 × 145,413.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,214.44x = 37,160,196,374.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,160,196,374.92/170,214.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,314.01

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