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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,828, 255,921.24 and 157,939.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,828, 255,921.24 and 157,939.28 is: 236,612.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,828 : 255,921.24 = 157,939.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,828/255,921.24 = 157,939.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,828x = 255,921.24 × 157,939.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,828x = 40,420,016,382.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,420,016,382.31/170,828
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,612.36

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