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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,037.10, 255,055.65 and 159,669.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,037.10, 255,055.65 and 159,669.10 is: 239,503.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,037.10 : 255,055.65 = 159,669.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,037.10/255,055.65 = 159,669.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,037.10x = 255,055.65 × 159,669.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,037.10x = 40,724,506,085.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,724,506,085.42/170,037.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,503.65

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