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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,483.92, 235,368.62 and 151,568.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,483.92, 235,368.62 and 151,568.71 is: 209,254.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,483.92 : 235,368.62 = 151,568.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,483.92/235,368.62 = 151,568.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,483.92x = 235,368.62 × 151,568.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,483.92x = 35,674,518,107.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,674,518,107.88/170,483.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,254.45

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