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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,223.60, 254,874.60 and 133,359.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,223.60, 254,874.60 and 133,359.60 is: 199,678.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,223.60 : 254,874.60 = 133,359.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,223.60/254,874.60 = 133,359.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,223.60x = 254,874.60 × 133,359.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,223.60x = 33,989,974,706.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,989,974,706.16/170,223.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,678.39

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