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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,810.40, 256,215.60 and 137,595.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,810.40, 256,215.60 and 137,595.35 is: 206,393.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,810.40 : 256,215.60 = 137,595.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,810.40/256,215.60 = 137,595.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,810.40x = 256,215.60 × 137,595.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,810.40x = 35,254,073,876.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,254,073,876.38/170,810.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,393.02

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