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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,346.92, 255,326.60 and 103,640

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,346.92, 255,326.60 and 103,640 is: 155,342.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,346.92 : 255,326.60 = 103,640 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,346.92/255,326.60 = 103,640/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,346.92x = 255,326.60 × 103,640
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,346.92x = 26,462,048,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,462,048,824/170,346.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,342.10

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