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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,716.82, 256,407.18 and 139,150.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,716.82, 256,407.18 and 139,150.04 is: 208,995.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,716.82 : 256,407.18 = 139,150.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,716.82/256,407.18 = 139,150.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,716.82x = 256,407.18 × 139,150.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,716.82x = 35,679,069,353.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,679,069,353.29/170,716.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,995.63

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