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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,281.98, 255,029.31 and 164,377.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,281.98, 255,029.31 and 164,377.08 is: 246,185.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,281.98 : 255,029.31 = 164,377.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,281.98/255,029.31 = 164,377.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,281.98x = 255,029.31 × 164,377.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,281.98x = 41,920,973,292.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,920,973,292.21/170,281.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,185.61

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