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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,035.70, 255,053.55 and 161,870.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,035.70, 255,053.55 and 161,870.90 is: 242,806.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,035.70 : 255,053.55 = 161,870.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,035.70/255,053.55 = 161,870.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,035.70x = 255,053.55 × 161,870.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,035.70x = 41,285,747,686.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,285,747,686.70/170,035.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,806.35

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