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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,475.80, 235,357.39 and 151,560.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,475.80, 235,357.39 and 151,560.56 is: 209,243.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,475.80 : 235,357.39 = 151,560.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,475.80/235,357.39 = 151,560.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,475.80x = 235,357.39 × 151,560.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,475.80x = 35,670,898,606.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,670,898,606.38/170,475.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,243.19

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