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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,041.70, 256,562.55 and 147,713.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,041.70, 256,562.55 and 147,713.70 is: 221,570.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,041.70 : 256,562.55 = 147,713.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,041.70/256,562.55 = 147,713.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,041.70x = 256,562.55 × 147,713.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,041.70x = 37,897,803,541.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,897,803,541.94/171,041.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,570.55

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