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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,445.35, 235,076.55 and 149,983.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,445.35, 235,076.55 and 149,983.23 is: 206,855.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,445.35 : 235,076.55 = 149,983.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,445.35/235,076.55 = 149,983.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,445.35x = 235,076.55 × 149,983.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,445.35x = 35,257,540,266.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,257,540,266.26/170,445.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,855.40

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