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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,048.40, 255,072.60 and 150,365.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,048.40, 255,072.60 and 150,365.40 is: 225,548.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,048.40 : 255,072.60 = 150,365.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,048.40/255,072.60 = 150,365.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,048.40x = 255,072.60 × 150,365.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,048.40x = 38,354,093,528.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,354,093,528.04/170,048.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,548.10

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