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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,785.02, 235,161.60 and 154,765.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,785.02, 235,161.60 and 154,765.25 is: 213,103.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,785.02 : 235,161.60 = 154,765.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,785.02/235,161.60 = 154,765.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,785.02x = 235,161.60 × 154,765.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,785.02x = 36,394,842,638.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,394,842,638.59/170,785.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,103.25

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