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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169,985.88, 234,441 and 150,879.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169,985.88, 234,441 and 150,879.60 is: 208,090.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169,985.88 : 234,441 = 150,879.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169,985.88/234,441 = 150,879.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169,985.88x = 234,441 × 150,879.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169,985.88x = 35,372,364,303.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,372,364,303.60/169,985.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,090.01

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