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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,469.38, 235,348.65 and 151,554.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,469.38, 235,348.65 and 151,554.26 is: 209,234.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,469.38 : 235,348.65 = 151,554.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,469.38/235,348.65 = 151,554.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,469.38x = 235,348.65 × 151,554.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,469.38x = 35,668,089,316.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,668,089,316.01/170,469.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,234.59

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