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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,467.60, 255,701.40 and 139,363.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,467.60, 255,701.40 and 139,363.60 is: 209,045.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,467.60 : 255,701.40 = 139,363.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,467.60/255,701.40 = 139,363.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,467.60x = 255,701.40 × 139,363.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,467.60x = 35,635,467,629.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,635,467,629.04/170,467.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,045.40

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