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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,411.70, 255,617.55 and 152,040.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,411.70, 255,617.55 and 152,040.90 is: 228,061.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,411.70 : 255,617.55 = 152,040.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,411.70/255,617.55 = 152,040.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,411.70x = 255,617.55 × 152,040.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,411.70x = 38,864,322,357.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,864,322,357.80/170,411.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,061.35

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