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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,030.70, 265,546.05 and 170,032.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,030.70, 265,546.05 and 170,032.30 is: 255,048.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,030.70 : 265,546.05 = 170,032.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,030.70/265,546.05 = 170,032.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,030.70x = 265,546.05 × 170,032.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,030.70x = 45,151,405,637.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,151,405,637.42/177,030.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,048.45

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