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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,010.70, 265,516.05 and 170,012.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,010.70, 265,516.05 and 170,012.30 is: 255,018.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,010.70 : 265,516.05 = 170,012.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,010.70/265,516.05 = 170,012.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,010.70x = 265,516.05 × 170,012.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,010.70x = 45,140,994,347.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,140,994,347.42/177,010.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,018.45

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