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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,839.26, 235,869.03 and 152,903.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,839.26, 235,869.03 and 152,903.16 is: 211,105.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,839.26 : 235,869.03 = 152,903.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,839.26/235,869.03 = 152,903.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,839.26x = 235,869.03 × 152,903.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,839.26x = 36,065,120,033.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,065,120,033.13/170,839.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,105.57

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