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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,239.69, 266,834.66 and 170,541.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,239.69, 266,834.66 and 170,541.45 is: 255,309.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,239.69 : 266,834.66 = 170,541.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,239.69/266,834.66 = 170,541.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,239.69x = 266,834.66 × 170,541.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,239.69x = 45,506,368,973.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,506,368,973.95/178,239.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,309.96

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