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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,429,228.60, 255,643,842.90 and 170,429,228.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,429,228.60, 255,643,842.90 and 170,429,228.60 is: 255,643,842.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,429,228.60 : 255,643,842.90 = 170,429,228.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,429,228.60/255,643,842.90 = 170,429,228.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,429,228.60x = 255,643,842.90 × 170,429,228.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,429,228.60x = 43,569,182,941,786,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,569,182,941,786,584/170,429,228.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,643,842.90

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