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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,035.70, 265,553.55 and 170,037.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,035.70, 265,553.55 and 170,037.30 is: 255,055.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,035.70 : 265,553.55 = 170,037.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,035.70/265,553.55 = 170,037.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,035.70x = 265,553.55 × 170,037.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,035.70x = 45,154,008,647.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,154,008,647.42/177,035.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,055.95

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