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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,252.62, 255,604.65 and 145,452.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,252.62, 255,604.65 and 145,452.04 is: 218,370.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,252.62 : 255,604.65 = 145,452.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,252.62/255,604.65 = 145,452.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,252.62x = 255,604.65 × 145,452.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,252.62x = 37,178,217,775.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,178,217,775.99/170,252.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,370.90

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