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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,484.42, 235,369.31 and 151,569.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,484.42, 235,369.31 and 151,569.21 is: 209,255.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,484.42 : 235,369.31 = 151,569.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,484.42/235,369.31 = 151,569.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,484.42x = 235,369.31 × 151,569.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,484.42x = 35,674,740,374.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,674,740,374.95/170,484.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,255.14

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