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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,476.89, 235,359 and 151,561.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,476.89, 235,359 and 151,561.77 is: 209,244.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,476.89 : 235,359 = 151,561.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,476.89/235,359 = 151,561.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,476.89x = 235,359 × 151,561.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,476.89x = 35,671,426,625.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,671,426,625.43/170,476.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,244.94

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