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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,489.67, 235,376.55 and 151,574.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,489.67, 235,376.55 and 151,574.46 is: 209,262.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,489.67 : 235,376.55 = 151,574.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,489.67/235,376.55 = 151,574.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,489.67x = 235,376.55 × 151,574.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,489.67x = 35,677,073,462.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,677,073,462.91/170,489.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,262.38

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