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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,017.40, 255,026.10 and 150,334.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,017.40, 255,026.10 and 150,334.40 is: 225,501.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,017.40 : 255,026.10 = 150,334.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,017.40/255,026.10 = 150,334.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,017.40x = 255,026.10 × 150,334.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,017.40x = 38,339,195,727.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,339,195,727.84/170,017.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,501.60

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