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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,055.40, 255,083.10 and 150,372.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,055.40, 255,083.10 and 150,372.40 is: 225,558.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,055.40 : 255,083.10 = 150,372.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,055.40/255,083.10 = 150,372.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,055.40x = 255,083.10 × 150,372.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,055.40x = 38,357,457,946.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,357,457,946.44/170,055.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,558.60

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