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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,660.40, 255,407.40 and 149,665.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,660.40, 255,407.40 and 149,665.20 is: 223,986.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,660.40 : 255,407.40 = 149,665.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,660.40/255,407.40 = 149,665.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,660.40x = 255,407.40 × 149,665.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,660.40x = 38,225,599,602.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,225,599,602.48/170,660.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,986.35

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