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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,309.80, 255,464.70 and 170,309.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,309.80, 255,464.70 and 170,309.80 is: 255,464.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,309.80 : 255,464.70 = 170,309.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,309.80/255,464.70 = 170,309.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,309.80x = 255,464.70 × 170,309.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,309.80x = 43,508,141,964.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,508,141,964.06/170,309.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,464.70

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