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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,030.70, 255,046.05 and 143,786.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,030.70, 255,046.05 and 143,786.70 is: 215,680.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,030.70 : 255,046.05 = 143,786.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,030.70/255,046.05 = 143,786.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,030.70x = 255,046.05 × 143,786.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,030.70x = 36,672,229,877.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,672,229,877.54/170,030.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,680.05

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