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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,740.80, 235,591.20 and 146,829.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,740.80, 235,591.20 and 146,829.60 is: 202,598.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,740.80 : 235,591.20 = 146,829.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,740.80/235,591.20 = 146,829.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,740.80x = 235,591.20 × 146,829.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,740.80x = 34,591,761,659.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,591,761,659.52/170,740.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,598.10

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