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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,515.21, 255,545.58 and 80,581.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,515.21, 255,545.58 and 80,581.80 is: 120,765.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,515.21 : 255,545.58 = 80,581.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,515.21/255,545.58 = 80,581.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,515.21x = 255,545.58 × 80,581.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,515.21x = 20,592,322,068.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,592,322,068.18/170,515.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,765.31

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