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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,342.70, 255,514.05 and 151,315.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,342.70, 255,514.05 and 151,315.80 is: 226,973.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,342.70 : 255,514.05 = 151,315.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,342.70/255,514.05 = 151,315.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,342.70x = 255,514.05 × 151,315.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,342.70x = 38,663,312,886.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,663,312,886.99/170,342.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,973.70

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