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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,731.90, 255,514.65 and 149,736.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,731.90, 255,514.65 and 149,736.70 is: 224,093.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,731.90 : 255,514.65 = 149,736.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,731.90/255,514.65 = 149,736.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,731.90x = 255,514.65 × 149,736.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,731.90x = 38,259,920,492.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,259,920,492.66/170,731.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,093.57

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