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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,233.32, 254,960.82 and 81,549.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,233.32, 254,960.82 and 81,549.48 is: 122,137.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,233.32 : 254,960.82 = 81,549.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,233.32/254,960.82 = 81,549.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,233.32x = 254,960.82 × 81,549.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,233.32x = 20,791,922,291.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,791,922,291.37/170,233.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,137.79

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