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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,470.38, 235,350.03 and 151,555.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,470.38, 235,350.03 and 151,555.26 is: 209,235.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,470.38 : 235,350.03 = 151,555.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,470.38/235,350.03 = 151,555.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,470.38x = 235,350.03 × 151,555.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,470.38x = 35,668,534,987.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,668,534,987.66/170,470.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,235.97

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