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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,027.70, 265,541.55 and 170,029.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,027.70, 265,541.55 and 170,029.30 is: 255,043.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,027.70 : 265,541.55 = 170,029.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,027.70/265,541.55 = 170,029.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,027.70x = 265,541.55 × 170,029.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,027.70x = 45,149,843,867.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,149,843,867.42/177,027.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,043.95

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