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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,397.11, 255,595.98 and 170,151.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,397.11, 255,595.98 and 170,151.14 is: 255,227.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,397.11 : 255,595.98 = 170,151.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,397.11/255,595.98 = 170,151.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,397.11x = 255,595.98 × 170,151.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,397.11x = 43,489,947,376.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,489,947,376.42/170,397.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,227.02

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