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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,751.40, 256,127.10 and 133,426.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,751.40, 256,127.10 and 133,426.60 is: 200,139.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,751.40 : 256,127.10 = 133,426.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,751.40/256,127.10 = 133,426.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,751.40x = 256,127.10 × 133,426.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,751.40x = 34,174,168,120.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,174,168,120.86/170,751.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,139.90

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