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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,250.15, 254,883.15 and 165,329.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,250.15, 254,883.15 and 165,329.40 is: 247,516.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,250.15 : 254,883.15 = 165,329.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,250.15/254,883.15 = 165,329.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,250.15x = 254,883.15 × 165,329.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,250.15x = 42,139,678,259.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,139,678,259.61/170,250.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,516.25

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