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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,234.80, 255,352.20 and 153,905.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,234.80, 255,352.20 and 153,905.20 is: 230,857.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,234.80 : 255,352.20 = 153,905.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,234.80/255,352.20 = 153,905.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,234.80x = 255,352.20 × 153,905.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,234.80x = 39,300,031,411.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,300,031,411.44/170,234.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,857.80

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