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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,974.98, 236,011.32 and 153,038.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,974.98, 236,011.32 and 153,038.34 is: 211,251.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,974.98 : 236,011.32 = 153,038.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,974.98/236,011.32 = 153,038.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,974.98x = 236,011.32 × 153,038.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,974.98x = 36,118,780,634.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,118,780,634.01/170,974.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,251.85

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