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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,217.80, 255,326.70 and 117,729.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,217.80, 255,326.70 and 117,729.80 is: 176,594.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,217.80 : 255,326.70 = 117,729.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,217.80/255,326.70 = 117,729.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,217.80x = 255,326.70 × 117,729.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,217.80x = 30,059,561,325.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,059,561,325.66/170,217.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,594.70

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