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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,224.60, 254,876.10 and 133,360.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,224.60, 254,876.10 and 133,360.60 is: 199,679.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,224.60 : 254,876.10 = 133,360.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,224.60/254,876.10 = 133,360.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,224.60x = 254,876.10 × 133,360.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,224.60x = 33,990,429,621.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,990,429,621.66/170,224.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,679.89

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