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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,480.53, 235,363.94 and 151,565.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,480.53, 235,363.94 and 151,565.31 is: 209,249.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,480.53 : 235,363.94 = 151,565.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,480.53/235,363.94 = 151,565.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,480.53x = 235,363.94 × 151,565.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,480.53x = 35,673,008,528.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,673,008,528.92/170,480.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,249.75

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