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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,029.40, 255,044.10 and 150,346.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,029.40, 255,044.10 and 150,346.40 is: 225,519.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,029.40 : 255,044.10 = 150,346.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,029.40/255,044.10 = 150,346.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,029.40x = 255,044.10 × 150,346.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,029.40x = 38,344,962,276.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,344,962,276.24/170,029.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,519.60

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