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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,251.60, 254,916.60 and 133,387.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,251.60, 254,916.60 and 133,387.60 is: 199,720.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,251.60 : 254,916.60 = 133,387.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,251.60/254,916.60 = 133,387.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,251.60x = 254,916.60 × 133,387.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,251.60x = 34,002,713,474.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,002,713,474.16/170,251.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,720.38

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