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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,481.42, 235,365.16 and 151,566.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,481.42, 235,365.16 and 151,566.20 is: 209,250.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,481.42 : 235,365.16 = 151,566.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,481.42/235,365.16 = 151,566.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,481.42x = 235,365.16 × 151,566.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,481.42x = 35,673,402,913.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,673,402,913.59/170,481.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,250.97

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