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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,946.76, 236,017.92 and 153,011.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,946.76, 236,017.92 and 153,011.20 is: 211,255.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,946.76 : 236,017.92 = 153,011.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,946.76/236,017.92 = 153,011.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,946.76x = 236,017.92 × 153,011.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,946.76x = 36,113,385,160.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,113,385,160.70/170,946.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,255.16

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