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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,159.97, 234,780.60 and 143,039.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,159.97, 234,780.60 and 143,039.16 is: 197,360.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,159.97 : 234,780.60 = 143,039.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,159.97/234,780.60 = 143,039.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,159.97x = 234,780.60 × 143,039.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,159.97x = 33,582,819,808.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,582,819,808.30/170,159.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,360.28

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