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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,719.70, 256,079.55 and 153,806.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,719.70, 256,079.55 and 153,806.90 is: 230,710.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,719.70 : 256,079.55 = 153,806.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,719.70/256,079.55 = 153,806.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,719.70x = 256,079.55 × 153,806.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,719.70x = 39,386,801,738.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,386,801,738.90/170,719.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,710.35

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