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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,657.29, 278,278.58 and 170,711.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,657.29, 278,278.58 and 170,711.17 is: 255,876.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,657.29 : 278,278.58 = 170,711.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,657.29/278,278.58 = 170,711.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,657.29x = 278,278.58 × 170,711.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,657.29x = 47,505,261,124.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,505,261,124.18/185,657.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,876.09

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