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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,413.70, 255,620.55 and 152,042.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,413.70, 255,620.55 and 152,042.90 is: 228,064.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,413.70 : 255,620.55 = 152,042.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,413.70/255,620.55 = 152,042.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,413.70x = 255,620.55 × 152,042.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,413.70x = 38,865,289,721.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,865,289,721.60/170,413.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,064.35

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