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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,044.70, 255,067.05 and 161,879.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,044.70, 255,067.05 and 161,879.90 is: 242,819.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,044.70 : 255,067.05 = 161,879.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,044.70/255,067.05 = 161,879.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,044.70x = 255,067.05 × 161,879.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,044.70x = 41,290,228,547.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,290,228,547.30/170,044.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,819.85

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