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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,761.32, 235,717.11 and 152,825.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,761.32, 235,717.11 and 152,825.18 is: 210,958.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,761.32 : 235,717.11 = 152,825.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,761.32/235,717.11 = 152,825.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,761.32x = 235,717.11 × 152,825.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,761.32x = 36,023,508,586.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,023,508,586.24/170,761.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,958.25

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