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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,256.44, 255,384.12 and 170,010.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,256.44, 255,384.12 and 170,010.20 is: 255,014.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,256.44 : 255,384.12 = 170,010.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,256.44/255,384.12 = 170,010.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,256.44x = 255,384.12 × 170,010.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,256.44x = 43,417,905,318.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,417,905,318.02/170,256.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,014.76

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