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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,416.20, 255,624.30 and 152,045.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,416.20, 255,624.30 and 152,045.40 is: 228,068.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,416.20 : 255,624.30 = 152,045.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,416.20/255,624.30 = 152,045.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,416.20x = 255,624.30 × 152,045.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,416.20x = 38,866,498,943.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,866,498,943.22/170,416.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,068.10

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