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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,019.44, 352,000.92 and 170,136.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,019.44, 352,000.92 and 170,136.28 is: 234,837.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,019.44 : 352,000.92 = 170,136.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,019.44/352,000.92 = 170,136.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,019.44x = 352,000.92 × 170,136.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,019.44x = 59,888,127,085.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,888,127,085.38/255,019.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,837.50

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