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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,481.42, 255,666.80 and 80,510.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,481.42, 255,666.80 and 80,510.22 is: 120,739.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,481.42 : 255,666.80 = 80,510.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,481.42/255,666.80 = 80,510.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,481.42x = 255,666.80 × 80,510.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,481.42x = 20,583,790,314.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,583,790,314.70/170,481.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,739.20

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