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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,474.62, 235,355.78 and 151,559.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,474.62, 235,355.78 and 151,559.40 is: 209,241.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,474.62 : 235,355.78 = 151,559.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,474.62/235,355.78 = 151,559.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,474.62x = 235,355.78 × 151,559.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,474.62x = 35,670,380,803.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,670,380,803.33/170,474.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,241.59

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