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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,901.70, 256,352.55 and 170,901.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,901.70, 256,352.55 and 170,901.70 is: 256,352.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,901.70 : 256,352.55 = 170,901.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,901.70/256,352.55 = 170,901.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,901.70x = 256,352.55 × 170,901.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,901.70x = 43,811,086,594.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,811,086,594.34/170,901.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,352.55

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