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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,086.71, 277,740.66 and 170,029.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,086.71, 277,740.66 and 170,029.21 is: 255,145.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,086.71 : 277,740.66 = 170,029.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,086.71/277,740.66 = 170,029.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,086.71x = 277,740.66 × 170,029.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,086.71x = 47,224,025,004.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,224,025,004.68/185,086.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,145.41

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