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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,154.99, 234,914.97 and 151,238.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,154.99, 234,914.97 and 151,238.05 is: 208,798.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,154.99 : 234,914.97 = 151,238.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,154.99/234,914.97 = 151,238.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,154.99x = 234,914.97 × 151,238.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,154.99x = 35,528,081,958.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,528,081,958.46/170,154.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,798.35

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