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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,042.70, 255,064.05 and 143,798.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,042.70, 255,064.05 and 143,798.70 is: 215,698.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,042.70 : 255,064.05 = 143,798.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,042.70/255,064.05 = 143,798.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,042.70x = 255,064.05 × 143,798.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,042.70x = 36,677,878,806.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,677,878,806.74/170,042.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,698.05

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