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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,338.67, 255,314.24 and 103,631.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,338.67, 255,314.24 and 103,631.75 is: 155,329.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,338.67 : 255,314.24 = 103,631.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,338.67/255,314.24 = 103,631.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,338.67x = 255,314.24 × 103,631.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,338.67x = 26,458,659,696.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,458,659,696.39/170,338.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,329.74

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