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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,535.54, 255,907.04 and 170,271.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,535.54, 255,907.04 and 170,271.38 is: 234,853.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,535.54 : 255,907.04 = 170,271.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,535.54/255,907.04 = 170,271.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,535.54x = 255,907.04 × 170,271.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,535.54x = 43,573,644,852.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,573,644,852.52/185,535.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,853.36

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