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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,007.55, 234,491.02 and 147,306.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,007.55, 234,491.02 and 147,306.22 is: 203,179.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,007.55 : 234,491.02 = 147,306.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,007.55/234,491.02 = 147,306.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,007.55x = 234,491.02 × 147,306.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,007.55x = 34,541,984,825.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,541,984,825.65/170,007.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,179.13

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