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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,905.70, 256,358.55 and 170,905.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,905.70, 256,358.55 and 170,905.70 is: 256,358.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,905.70 : 256,358.55 = 170,905.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,905.70/256,358.55 = 170,905.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,905.70x = 256,358.55 × 170,905.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,905.70x = 43,813,137,438.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,813,137,438.74/170,905.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,358.55

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