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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,096.70, 255,145.05 and 146,768.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,096.70, 255,145.05 and 146,768.70 is: 220,153.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,096.70 : 255,145.05 = 146,768.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,096.70/255,145.05 = 146,768.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,096.70x = 255,145.05 × 146,768.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,096.70x = 37,447,307,299.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,447,307,299.94/170,096.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,153.05

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