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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,250.60, 255,375.90 and 144,881.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,250.60, 255,375.90 and 144,881.40 is: 217,322.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,250.60 : 255,375.90 = 144,881.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,250.60/255,375.90 = 144,881.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,250.60x = 255,375.90 × 144,881.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,250.60x = 36,999,217,918.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,999,217,918.26/170,250.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,322.10

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