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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,498.40, 255,747.60 and 153,909.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,498.40, 255,747.60 and 153,909.60 is: 230,864.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,498.40 : 255,747.60 = 153,909.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,498.40/255,747.60 = 153,909.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,498.40x = 255,747.60 × 153,909.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,498.40x = 39,362,010,816.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,362,010,816.96/170,498.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,864.40

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