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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,997.90, 256,496.85 and 103,638.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,997.90, 256,496.85 and 103,638.30 is: 155,457.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,997.90 : 256,496.85 = 103,638.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,997.90/256,496.85 = 103,638.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,997.90x = 256,496.85 × 103,638.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,997.90x = 26,582,897,489.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,582,897,489.36/170,997.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,457.45

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