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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,237.96, 255,347.34 and 75,440.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,237.96, 255,347.34 and 75,440.84 is: 113,157.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,237.96 : 255,347.34 = 75,440.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,237.96/255,347.34 = 75,440.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,237.96x = 255,347.34 × 75,440.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,237.96x = 19,263,617,821.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,263,617,821.37/170,237.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,157.01

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