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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,090.70, 255,136.05 and 146,762.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,090.70, 255,136.05 and 146,762.70 is: 220,144.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,090.70 : 255,136.05 = 146,762.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,090.70/255,136.05 = 146,762.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,090.70x = 255,136.05 × 146,762.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,090.70x = 37,444,455,565.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,444,455,565.34/170,090.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,144.05

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