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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,028.30, 254,437.65 and 148,082.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,028.30, 254,437.65 and 148,082.70 is: 221,597.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,028.30 : 254,437.65 = 148,082.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,028.30/254,437.65 = 148,082.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,028.30x = 254,437.65 × 148,082.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,028.30x = 37,677,814,193.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,677,814,193.66/170,028.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,597.31

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