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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,046.70, 255,070.05 and 167,130.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,046.70, 255,070.05 and 167,130.70 is: 250,696.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,046.70 : 255,070.05 = 167,130.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,046.70/255,070.05 = 167,130.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,046.70x = 255,070.05 × 167,130.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,046.70x = 42,630,036,005.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,630,036,005.54/170,046.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,696.05

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