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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,861.70, 256,292.55 and 153,948.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,861.70, 256,292.55 and 153,948.90 is: 230,923.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,861.70 : 256,292.55 = 153,948.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,861.70/256,292.55 = 153,948.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,861.70x = 256,292.55 × 153,948.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,861.70x = 39,455,956,150.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,455,956,150.70/170,861.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,923.35

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