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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,847.20, 256,270.80 and 151,164.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,847.20, 256,270.80 and 151,164.20 is: 226,746.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,847.20 : 256,270.80 = 151,164.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,847.20/256,270.80 = 151,164.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,847.20x = 256,270.80 × 151,164.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,847.20x = 38,738,970,465.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,738,970,465.36/170,847.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,746.30

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