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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,261.60, 254,931.60 and 133,397.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,261.60, 254,931.60 and 133,397.60 is: 199,735.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,261.60 : 254,931.60 = 133,397.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,261.60/254,931.60 = 133,397.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,261.60x = 254,931.60 × 133,397.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,261.60x = 34,007,263,604.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,007,263,604.16/170,261.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,735.37

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