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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,069.70, 255,104.55 and 143,825.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,069.70, 255,104.55 and 143,825.70 is: 215,738.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,069.70 : 255,104.55 = 143,825.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,069.70/255,104.55 = 143,825.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,069.70x = 255,104.55 × 143,825.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,069.70x = 36,690,590,476.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,690,590,476.94/170,069.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,738.55

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