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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,230.08, 255,235.44 and 81,481.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,230.08, 255,235.44 and 81,481.44 is: 122,169.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,230.08 : 255,235.44 = 81,481.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,230.08/255,235.44 = 81,481.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,230.08x = 255,235.44 × 81,481.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,230.08x = 20,796,951,190.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,796,951,190.23/170,230.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,169.66

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