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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,665.40, 255,998.10 and 170,665.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,665.40, 255,998.10 and 170,665.40 is: 255,998.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,665.40 : 255,998.10 = 170,665.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,665.40/255,998.10 = 170,665.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,665.40x = 255,998.10 × 170,665.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,665.40x = 43,690,018,135.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,690,018,135.74/170,665.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,998.10

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