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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,087.10, 254,823.45 and 150,426.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,087.10, 254,823.45 and 150,426.30 is: 225,367.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,087.10 : 254,823.45 = 150,426.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,087.10/254,823.45 = 150,426.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,087.10x = 254,823.45 × 150,426.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,087.10x = 38,332,148,736.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,332,148,736.74/170,087.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,367.76

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