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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,828.96, 255,844.62 and 135,049.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,828.96, 255,844.62 and 135,049.85 is: 202,259.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,828.96 : 255,844.62 = 135,049.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,828.96/255,844.62 = 135,049.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,828.96x = 255,844.62 × 135,049.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,828.96x = 34,551,777,554.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,551,777,554.31/170,828.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,259.49

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