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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,450.22, 235,083.29 and 149,988.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,450.22, 235,083.29 and 149,988.11 is: 206,862.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,450.22 : 235,083.29 = 149,988.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,450.22/235,083.29 = 149,988.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,450.22x = 235,083.29 × 149,988.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,450.22x = 35,259,696,434.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,259,696,434.32/170,450.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,862.14

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