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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,073.40, 255,110.10 and 150,390.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,073.40, 255,110.10 and 150,390.40 is: 225,585.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,073.40 : 255,110.10 = 150,390.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,073.40/255,110.10 = 150,390.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,073.40x = 255,110.10 × 150,390.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,073.40x = 38,366,109,983.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,366,109,983.04/170,073.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,585.60

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