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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,745.41, 295,117.02 and 170,010.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,745.41, 295,117.02 and 170,010.11 is: 255,014.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,745.41 : 295,117.02 = 170,010.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,745.41/295,117.02 = 170,010.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,745.41x = 295,117.02 × 170,010.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,745.41x = 50,172,875,557.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,172,875,557.49/196,745.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,014.21

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