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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,241.20, 265,861.80 and 170,242.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,241.20, 265,861.80 and 170,242.80 is: 255,364.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,241.20 : 265,861.80 = 170,242.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,241.20/265,861.80 = 170,242.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,241.20x = 265,861.80 × 170,242.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,241.20x = 45,261,057,245.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,261,057,245.04/177,241.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,364.20

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