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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,031.70, 256,547.55 and 147,703.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,031.70, 256,547.55 and 147,703.70 is: 221,555.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,031.70 : 256,547.55 = 147,703.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,031.70/256,547.55 = 147,703.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,031.70x = 256,547.55 × 147,703.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,031.70x = 37,893,022,360.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,893,022,360.94/171,031.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,555.55

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