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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,747.70, 255,538.35 and 156,750.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,747.70, 255,538.35 and 156,750.90 is: 234,590.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,747.70 : 255,538.35 = 156,750.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,747.70/255,538.35 = 156,750.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,747.70x = 255,538.35 × 156,750.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,747.70x = 40,055,866,347.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,055,866,347.02/170,747.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,590.96

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