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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,051.70, 255,077.55 and 143,807.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,051.70, 255,077.55 and 143,807.70 is: 215,711.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,051.70 : 255,077.55 = 143,807.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,051.70/255,077.55 = 143,807.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,051.70x = 255,077.55 × 143,807.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,051.70x = 36,682,115,787.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,682,115,787.14/170,051.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,711.55

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