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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,251.20, 255,376.80 and 111,202.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,251.20, 255,376.80 and 111,202.20 is: 166,803.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,251.20 : 255,376.80 = 111,202.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,251.20/255,376.80 = 111,202.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,251.20x = 255,376.80 × 111,202.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,251.20x = 28,398,461,988.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,398,461,988.96/170,251.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,803.30

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