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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,601.60, 255,441.60 and 133,737.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,601.60, 255,441.60 and 133,737.60 is: 200,245.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,601.60 : 255,441.60 = 133,737.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,601.60/255,441.60 = 133,737.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,601.60x = 255,441.60 × 133,737.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,601.60x = 34,162,146,524.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,162,146,524.16/170,601.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,245.17

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