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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,242.20, 255,363.30 and 149,506.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,242.20, 255,363.30 and 149,506.20 is: 224,259.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,242.20 : 255,363.30 = 149,506.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,242.20/255,363.30 = 149,506.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,242.20x = 255,363.30 × 149,506.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,242.20x = 38,178,396,602.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,178,396,602.46/170,242.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,259.30

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