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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,482.42, 235,366.55 and 151,567.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,482.42, 235,366.55 and 151,567.21 is: 209,252.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,482.42 : 235,366.55 = 151,567.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,482.42/235,366.55 = 151,567.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,482.42x = 235,366.55 × 151,567.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,482.42x = 35,673,851,310.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,673,851,310.83/170,482.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,252.38

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