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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,472.62, 235,353.01 and 151,557.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,472.62, 235,353.01 and 151,557.40 is: 209,238.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,472.62 : 235,353.01 = 151,557.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,472.62/235,353.01 = 151,557.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,472.62x = 235,353.01 × 151,557.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,472.62x = 35,669,490,454.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,669,490,454.69/170,472.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,238.82

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