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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,483.42, 235,367.93 and 151,568.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,483.42, 235,367.93 and 151,568.21 is: 209,253.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,483.42 : 235,367.93 = 151,568.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,483.42/235,367.93 = 151,568.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,483.42x = 235,367.93 × 151,568.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,483.42x = 35,674,295,841.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,674,295,841.51/170,483.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,253.76

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