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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,967.40, 256,451.10 and 151,284.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,967.40, 256,451.10 and 151,284.40 is: 226,926.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,967.40 : 256,451.10 = 151,284.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,967.40/256,451.10 = 151,284.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,967.40x = 256,451.10 × 151,284.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,967.40x = 38,797,050,792.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,797,050,792.84/170,967.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,926.60

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