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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,235.80, 255,353.70 and 153,906.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,235.80, 255,353.70 and 153,906.20 is: 230,859.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,235.80 : 255,353.70 = 153,906.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,235.80/255,353.70 = 153,906.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,235.80x = 255,353.70 × 153,906.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,235.80x = 39,300,517,622.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,300,517,622.94/170,235.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,859.30

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