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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,659.29, 278,281.57 and 170,713.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,659.29, 278,281.57 and 170,713.17 is: 255,879.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,659.29 : 278,281.57 = 170,713.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,659.29/278,281.57 = 170,713.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,659.29x = 278,281.57 × 170,713.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,659.29x = 47,506,328,967.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,506,328,967.28/185,659.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,879.08

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