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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,019.17, 352,000.58 and 170,136.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,019.17, 352,000.58 and 170,136.03 is: 234,837.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,019.17 : 352,000.58 = 170,136.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,019.17/352,000.58 = 170,136.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,019.17x = 352,000.58 × 170,136.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,019.17x = 59,887,980,388.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,887,980,388.22/255,019.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,837.17

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