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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,035.70, 256,553.55 and 147,707.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,035.70, 256,553.55 and 147,707.70 is: 221,561.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,035.70 : 256,553.55 = 147,707.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,035.70/256,553.55 = 147,707.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,035.70x = 256,553.55 × 147,707.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,035.70x = 37,894,934,797.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,894,934,797.34/171,035.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,561.55

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