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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,073.33, 277,720.56 and 170,015.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,073.33, 277,720.56 and 170,015.85 is: 255,125.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,073.33 : 277,720.56 = 170,015.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,073.33/277,720.56 = 170,015.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,073.33x = 277,720.56 × 170,015.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,073.33x = 47,216,897,070.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,216,897,070.88/185,073.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,125.34

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