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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,903.20, 255,663.60 and 154,314.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,903.20, 255,663.60 and 154,314.40 is: 230,847.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,903.20 : 255,663.60 = 154,314.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,903.20/255,663.60 = 154,314.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,903.20x = 255,663.60 × 154,314.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,903.20x = 39,452,575,035.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,452,575,035.84/170,903.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,847.49

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