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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,385.56, 234,994.04 and 149,923.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,385.56, 234,994.04 and 149,923.44 is: 206,772.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,385.56 : 234,994.04 = 149,923.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,385.56/234,994.04 = 149,923.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,385.56x = 234,994.04 × 149,923.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,385.56x = 35,231,114,668.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,231,114,668.89/170,385.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,772.89

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