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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,449.35, 235,082.07 and 149,987.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,449.35, 235,082.07 and 149,987.23 is: 206,860.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,449.35 : 235,082.07 = 149,987.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,449.35/235,082.07 = 149,987.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,449.35x = 235,082.07 × 149,987.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,449.35x = 35,259,308,501.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,259,308,501.97/170,449.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,860.91

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