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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,023.70, 265,535.55 and 170,025.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,023.70, 265,535.55 and 170,025.30 is: 255,037.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,023.70 : 265,535.55 = 170,025.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,023.70/265,535.55 = 170,025.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,023.70x = 265,535.55 × 170,025.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,023.70x = 45,147,761,549.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,147,761,549.42/177,023.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,037.95

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