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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,677.77, 254,718.86 and 151,761.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,677.77, 254,718.86 and 151,761.25 is: 226,487.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,677.77 : 254,718.86 = 151,761.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,677.77/254,718.86 = 151,761.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,677.77x = 254,718.86 × 151,761.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,677.77x = 38,656,452,151.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,656,452,151.77/170,677.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,487.92

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