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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,410.20, 255,615.30 and 144,166.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,410.20, 255,615.30 and 144,166.20 is: 216,249.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,410.20 : 255,615.30 = 144,166.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,410.20/255,615.30 = 144,166.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,410.20x = 255,615.30 × 144,166.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,410.20x = 36,851,086,462.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,851,086,462.86/170,410.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,249.30

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