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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,246.10, 254,908.35 and 133,382.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,246.10, 254,908.35 and 133,382.10 is: 199,712.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,246.10 : 254,908.35 = 133,382.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,246.10/254,908.35 = 133,382.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,246.10x = 254,908.35 × 133,382.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,246.10x = 34,000,211,030.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,000,211,030.54/170,246.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,712.13

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