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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,738.70, 255,524.85 and 156,741.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,738.70, 255,524.85 and 156,741.90 is: 234,577.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,738.70 : 255,524.85 = 156,741.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,738.70/255,524.85 = 156,741.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,738.70x = 255,524.85 × 156,741.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,738.70x = 40,051,450,486.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,051,450,486.22/170,738.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,577.46

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