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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,578.98, 255,447.98 and 107,241.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,578.98, 255,447.98 and 107,241.98 is: 160,598.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,578.98 : 255,447.98 = 107,241.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,578.98/255,447.98 = 107,241.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,578.98x = 255,447.98 × 107,241.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,578.98x = 27,394,745,750.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,394,745,750.91/170,578.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,598.60

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