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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,247.60, 254,910.60 and 133,383.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,247.60, 254,910.60 and 133,383.60 is: 199,714.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,247.60 : 254,910.60 = 133,383.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,247.60/254,910.60 = 133,383.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,247.60x = 254,910.60 × 133,383.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,247.60x = 34,000,893,506.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,000,893,506.16/170,247.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,714.38

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