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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,802.40, 256,203.60 and 133,477.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,802.40, 256,203.60 and 133,477.60 is: 200,216.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,802.40 : 256,203.60 = 133,477.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,802.40/256,203.60 = 133,477.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,802.40x = 256,203.60 × 133,477.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,802.40x = 34,197,441,639.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,197,441,639.36/170,802.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,216.40

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