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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,699.32, 235,676.02 and 152,763.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,699.32, 235,676.02 and 152,763.49 is: 210,912.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,699.32 : 235,676.02 = 152,763.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,699.32/235,676.02 = 152,763.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,699.32x = 235,676.02 × 152,763.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,699.32x = 36,002,691,324.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,002,691,324.51/170,699.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,912.92

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