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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,026.11, 255,002.72 and 70,160.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,026.11, 255,002.72 and 70,160.40 is: 105,225.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,026.11 : 255,002.72 = 70,160.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,026.11/255,002.72 = 70,160.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,026.11x = 255,002.72 × 70,160.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,026.11x = 17,891,092,485.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,891,092,485.49/170,026.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,225.56

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