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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,061.70, 255,092.55 and 143,817.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,061.70, 255,092.55 and 143,817.70 is: 215,726.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,061.70 : 255,092.55 = 143,817.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,061.70/255,092.55 = 143,817.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,061.70x = 255,092.55 × 143,817.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,061.70x = 36,686,823,828.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,686,823,828.14/170,061.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,726.55

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