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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,869.26, 235,910.43 and 152,933.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,869.26, 235,910.43 and 152,933.16 is: 211,146.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,869.26 : 235,910.43 = 152,933.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,869.26/235,910.43 = 152,933.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,869.26x = 235,910.43 × 152,933.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,869.26x = 36,078,527,536.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,078,527,536.86/170,869.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,146.98

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