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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,059.70, 254,870.85 and 103,429.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,059.70, 254,870.85 and 103,429.10 is: 155,010.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,059.70 : 254,870.85 = 103,429.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,059.70/254,870.85 = 103,429.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,059.70x = 254,870.85 × 103,429.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,059.70x = 26,361,062,631.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,361,062,631.74/170,059.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,010.64

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