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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,698.32, 235,674.64 and 152,762.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,698.32, 235,674.64 and 152,762.49 is: 210,911.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,698.32 : 235,674.64 = 152,762.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,698.32/235,674.64 = 152,762.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,698.32x = 235,674.64 × 152,762.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,698.32x = 36,002,244,836.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,002,244,836.25/170,698.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,911.54

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