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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,678.77, 254,720.35 and 151,762.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,678.77, 254,720.35 and 151,762.25 is: 226,489.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,678.77 : 254,720.35 = 151,762.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,678.77/254,720.35 = 151,762.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,678.77x = 254,720.35 × 151,762.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,678.77x = 38,656,933,436.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,656,933,436.79/170,678.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,489.41

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