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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,786.93, 254,799.51 and 153,762.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,786.93, 254,799.51 and 153,762.67 is: 229,400.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,786.93 : 254,799.51 = 153,762.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,786.93/254,799.51 = 153,762.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,786.93x = 254,799.51 × 153,762.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,786.93x = 39,178,653,900.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,178,653,900.34/170,786.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,400.77

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