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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,251.62, 255,603.15 and 145,451.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,251.62, 255,603.15 and 145,451.04 is: 218,369.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,251.62 : 255,603.15 = 145,451.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,251.62/255,603.15 = 145,451.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,251.62x = 255,603.15 × 145,451.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,251.62x = 37,177,743,994.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,177,743,994.78/170,251.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,369.40

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