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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,881.65, 234,103.97 and 164,492.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,881.65, 234,103.97 and 164,492.55 is: 225,351.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,881.65 : 234,103.97 = 164,492.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,881.65/234,103.97 = 164,492.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,881.65x = 234,103.97 × 164,492.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,881.65x = 38,508,359,401.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,508,359,401.65/170,881.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,351.05

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