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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,223.24, 234,788.58 and 147,522.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,223.24, 234,788.58 and 147,522.36 is: 203,477.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,223.24 : 234,788.58 = 147,522.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,223.24/234,788.58 = 147,522.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,223.24x = 234,788.58 × 147,522.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,223.24x = 34,636,565,422.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,636,565,422.65/170,223.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,477.30

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