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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,069.40, 255,104.10 and 150,386.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,069.40, 255,104.10 and 150,386.40 is: 225,579.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,069.40 : 255,104.10 = 150,386.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,069.40/255,104.10 = 150,386.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,069.40x = 255,104.10 × 150,386.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,069.40x = 38,364,187,224.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,364,187,224.24/170,069.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,579.60

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