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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,497.40, 255,746.10 and 153,908.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,497.40, 255,746.10 and 153,908.60 is: 230,862.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,497.40 : 255,746.10 = 153,908.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,497.40/255,746.10 = 153,908.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,497.40x = 255,746.10 × 153,908.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,497.40x = 39,361,524,206.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,361,524,206.46/170,497.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,862.90

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