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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,033.70, 259,550.55 and 170,117.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,033.70, 259,550.55 and 170,117.70 is: 255,176.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,033.70 : 259,550.55 = 170,117.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,033.70/259,550.55 = 170,117.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,033.70x = 259,550.55 × 170,117.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,033.70x = 44,154,142,599.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,154,142,599.74/173,033.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,176.55

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