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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,739.20, 256,108.80 and 150,003.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,739.20, 256,108.80 and 150,003.20 is: 225,004.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,739.20 : 256,108.80 = 150,003.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,739.20/256,108.80 = 150,003.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,739.20x = 256,108.80 × 150,003.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,739.20x = 38,417,139,548.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,417,139,548.16/170,739.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,004.80

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