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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,023.20, 255,034.80 and 151,360.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,023.20, 255,034.80 and 151,360.80 is: 227,041.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,023.20 : 255,034.80 = 151,360.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,023.20/255,034.80 = 151,360.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,023.20x = 255,034.80 × 151,360.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,023.20x = 38,602,271,355.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,602,271,355.84/170,023.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,041.20

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