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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,277.58, 255,328.92 and 91,458.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,277.58, 255,328.92 and 91,458.10 is: 137,140.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,277.58 : 255,328.92 = 91,458.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,277.58/255,328.92 = 91,458.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,277.58x = 255,328.92 × 91,458.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,277.58x = 23,351,897,898.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,351,897,898.25/170,277.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,140.18

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