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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,860.20, 256,290.30 and 153,947.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,860.20, 256,290.30 and 153,947.40 is: 230,921.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,860.20 : 256,290.30 = 153,947.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,860.20/256,290.30 = 153,947.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,860.20x = 256,290.30 × 153,947.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,860.20x = 39,455,225,330.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,455,225,330.22/170,860.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,921.10

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