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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,613.88, 256,014.81 and 170,349.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,613.88, 256,014.81 and 170,349.61 is: 234,961.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,613.88 : 256,014.81 = 170,349.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,613.88/256,014.81 = 170,349.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,613.88x = 256,014.81 × 170,349.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,613.88x = 43,612,023,037.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,612,023,037.72/185,613.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,961.00

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