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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,689.80, 263,553.90 and 170,160.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,689.80, 263,553.90 and 170,160.20 is: 255,258.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,689.80 : 263,553.90 = 170,160.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,689.80/263,553.90 = 170,160.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,689.80x = 263,553.90 × 170,160.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,689.80x = 44,846,384,334.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,846,384,334.78/175,689.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,258.90

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