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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,782.83, 235,746.75 and 152,846.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,782.83, 235,746.75 and 152,846.69 is: 210,987.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,782.83 : 235,746.75 = 152,846.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,782.83/235,746.75 = 152,846.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,782.83x = 235,746.75 × 152,846.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,782.83x = 36,033,109,237.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,033,109,237.02/170,782.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,987.89

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