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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,740.70, 256,111.05 and 150,004.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,740.70, 256,111.05 and 150,004.70 is: 225,007.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,740.70 : 256,111.05 = 150,004.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,740.70/256,111.05 = 150,004.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,740.70x = 256,111.05 × 150,004.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,740.70x = 38,417,861,221.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,417,861,221.94/170,740.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,007.05

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