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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,100.60, 254,843.70 and 150,439.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,100.60, 254,843.70 and 150,439.80 is: 225,388.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,100.60 : 254,843.70 = 150,439.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,100.60/254,843.70 = 150,439.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,100.60x = 254,843.70 × 150,439.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,100.60x = 38,338,635,259.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,338,635,259.26/170,100.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,388.01

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