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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,022.30, 255,033.45 and 159,524.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,022.30, 255,033.45 and 159,524.70 is: 239,287.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,022.30 : 255,033.45 = 159,524.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,022.30/255,033.45 = 159,524.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,022.30x = 255,033.45 × 159,524.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,022.30x = 40,684,134,601.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,684,134,601.22/170,022.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,287.05

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