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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,280.73, 255,027.43 and 164,375.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,280.73, 255,027.43 and 164,375.83 is: 246,183.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,280.73 : 255,027.43 = 164,375.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,280.73/255,027.43 = 164,375.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,280.73x = 255,027.43 × 164,375.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,280.73x = 41,920,345,479.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,920,345,479.02/170,280.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,183.73

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