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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,020.40, 255,030.60 and 160,343.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,020.40, 255,030.60 and 160,343.60 is: 240,515.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,020.40 : 255,030.60 = 160,343.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,020.40/255,030.60 = 160,343.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,020.40x = 255,030.60 × 160,343.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,020.40x = 40,892,524,514.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,892,524,514.16/170,020.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,515.40

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