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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,785.80, 255,717.90 and 170,785.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,785.80, 255,717.90 and 170,785.80 is: 255,717.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,785.80 : 255,717.90 = 170,785.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,785.80/255,717.90 = 170,785.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,785.80x = 255,717.90 × 170,785.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,785.80x = 43,672,986,125.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,672,986,125.82/170,785.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,717.90

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