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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,832.30, 255,643.65 and 148,886.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,832.30, 255,643.65 and 148,886.70 is: 222,802.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,832.30 : 255,643.65 = 148,886.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,832.30/255,643.65 = 148,886.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,832.30x = 255,643.65 × 148,886.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,832.30x = 38,061,939,424.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,061,939,424.46/170,832.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,802.94

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