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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,357.57, 255,253.87 and 103,595.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,357.57, 255,253.87 and 103,595.75 is: 155,221.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,357.57 : 255,253.87 = 103,595.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,357.57/255,253.87 = 103,595.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,357.57x = 255,253.87 × 103,595.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,357.57x = 26,443,216,482.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,443,216,482.20/170,357.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,221.84

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