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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,154.58, 253,960.11 and 170,409.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,154.58, 253,960.11 and 170,409.42 is: 235,004.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,154.58 : 253,960.11 = 170,409.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,154.58/253,960.11 = 170,409.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,154.58x = 253,960.11 × 170,409.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,154.58x = 43,277,195,048.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,277,195,048.24/184,154.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,004.72

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