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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,446.85, 235,078.62 and 149,984.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,446.85, 235,078.62 and 149,984.73 is: 206,857.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,446.85 : 235,078.62 = 149,984.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,446.85/235,078.62 = 149,984.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,446.85x = 235,078.62 × 149,984.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,446.85x = 35,258,203,349.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,258,203,349.47/170,446.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,857.47

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