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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,891.80, 255,732.90 and 148,946.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,891.80, 255,732.90 and 148,946.20 is: 222,892.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,891.80 : 255,732.90 = 148,946.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,891.80/255,732.90 = 148,946.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,891.80x = 255,732.90 × 148,946.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,891.80x = 38,090,443,669.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,090,443,669.98/170,891.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,892.17

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