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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,418.20, 255,627.30 and 152,047.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,418.20, 255,627.30 and 152,047.40 is: 228,071.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,418.20 : 255,627.30 = 152,047.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,418.20/255,627.30 = 152,047.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,418.20x = 255,627.30 × 152,047.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,418.20x = 38,867,466,334.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,867,466,334.02/170,418.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,071.10

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