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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,737.80, 255,588.30 and 152,075.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,737.80, 255,588.30 and 152,075.40 is: 227,651.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,737.80 : 255,588.30 = 152,075.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,737.80/255,588.30 = 152,075.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,737.80x = 255,588.30 × 152,075.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,737.80x = 38,868,692,957.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,868,692,957.82/170,737.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,651.36

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