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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,444.85, 235,075.86 and 149,982.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,444.85, 235,075.86 and 149,982.73 is: 206,854.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,444.85 : 235,075.86 = 149,982.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,444.85/235,075.86 = 149,982.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,444.85x = 235,075.86 × 149,982.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,444.85x = 35,257,319,239.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,257,319,239.90/170,444.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,854.71

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