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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,847.70, 256,271.55 and 153,934.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,847.70, 256,271.55 and 153,934.90 is: 230,902.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,847.70 : 256,271.55 = 153,934.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,847.70/256,271.55 = 153,934.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,847.70x = 256,271.55 × 153,934.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,847.70x = 39,449,135,422.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,449,135,422.10/170,847.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,902.35

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