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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,155.58, 253,961.49 and 170,410.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,155.58, 253,961.49 and 170,410.42 is: 235,006.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,155.58 : 253,961.49 = 170,410.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,155.58/253,961.49 = 170,410.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,155.58x = 253,961.49 × 170,410.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,155.58x = 43,277,684,174.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,277,684,174.73/184,155.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,006.10

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