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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,487.42, 235,373.46 and 151,572.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,487.42, 235,373.46 and 151,572.22 is: 209,259.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,487.42 : 235,373.46 = 151,572.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,487.42/235,373.46 = 151,572.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,487.42x = 235,373.46 × 151,572.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,487.42x = 35,676,077,861.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,676,077,861.28/170,487.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,259.30

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