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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,501.03, 255,584.44 and 145,257.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,501.03, 255,584.44 and 145,257.58 is: 217,744.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,501.03 : 255,584.44 = 145,257.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,501.03/255,584.44 = 145,257.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,501.03x = 255,584.44 × 145,257.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,501.03x = 37,125,576,613.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,125,576,613.74/170,501.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,744.01

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