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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,412.39, 253,957.43 and 165,281.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,412.39, 253,957.43 and 165,281.85 is: 246,311.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,412.39 : 253,957.43 = 165,281.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,412.39/253,957.43 = 165,281.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,412.39x = 253,957.43 × 165,281.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,412.39x = 41,974,554,264.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,974,554,264.85/170,412.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,311.63

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