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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,529.88, 235,192.51 and 150,067.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,529.88, 235,192.51 and 150,067.77 is: 206,971.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,529.88 : 235,192.51 = 150,067.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,529.88/235,192.51 = 150,067.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,529.88x = 235,192.51 × 150,067.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,529.88x = 35,294,815,496.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,294,815,496.40/170,529.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,971.44

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