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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,064.20, 255,096.30 and 149,328.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,064.20, 255,096.30 and 149,328.20 is: 223,992.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,064.20 : 255,096.30 = 149,328.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,064.20/255,096.30 = 149,328.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,064.20x = 255,096.30 × 149,328.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,064.20x = 38,093,071,305.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,093,071,305.66/170,064.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,992.30

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