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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,013.88, 234,479.58 and 150,907.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,013.88, 234,479.58 and 150,907.60 is: 208,128.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,013.88 : 234,479.58 = 150,907.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,013.88/234,479.58 = 150,907.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,013.88x = 234,479.58 × 150,907.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,013.88x = 35,384,750,666.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,384,750,666.81/170,013.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,128.60

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