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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,999.70, 256,499.55 and 168,083.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,999.70, 256,499.55 and 168,083.70 is: 252,125.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,999.70 : 256,499.55 = 168,083.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,999.70/256,499.55 = 168,083.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,999.70x = 256,499.55 × 168,083.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,999.70x = 43,113,393,412.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,113,393,412.34/170,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,125.55

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