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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,292.80, 255,633.60 and 100,211.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,292.80, 255,633.60 and 100,211.60 is: 150,431.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,292.80 : 255,633.60 = 100,211.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,292.80/255,633.60 = 100,211.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,292.80x = 255,633.60 × 100,211.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,292.80x = 25,617,452,069.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,617,452,069.76/170,292.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,431.80

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