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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,024.70, 265,537.05 and 170,026.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,024.70, 265,537.05 and 170,026.30 is: 255,039.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,024.70 : 265,537.05 = 170,026.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,024.70/265,537.05 = 170,026.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,024.70x = 265,537.05 × 170,026.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,024.70x = 45,148,282,124.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,148,282,124.42/177,024.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,039.45

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