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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,847.70, 256,271.55 and 99,697.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,847.70, 256,271.55 and 99,697.30 is: 149,545.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,847.70 : 256,271.55 = 99,697.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,847.70/256,271.55 = 99,697.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,847.70x = 256,271.55 × 99,697.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,847.70x = 25,549,581,601.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,549,581,601.82/170,847.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,545.95

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