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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,347.70, 260,021.55 and 147,103.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,347.70, 260,021.55 and 147,103.70 is: 220,655.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,347.70 : 260,021.55 = 147,103.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,347.70/260,021.55 = 147,103.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,347.70x = 260,021.55 × 147,103.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,347.70x = 38,250,132,084.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,250,132,084.74/173,347.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,655.55

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