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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,558.20, 256,099.72 and 152,012.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,558.20, 256,099.72 and 152,012.44 is: 228,252.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,558.20 : 256,099.72 = 152,012.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,558.20/256,099.72 = 152,012.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,558.20x = 256,099.72 × 152,012.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,558.20x = 38,930,343,320.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,930,343,320.52/170,558.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,252.55

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