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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,975.48, 236,012.01 and 153,038.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,975.48, 236,012.01 and 153,038.84 is: 211,252.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,975.48 : 236,012.01 = 153,038.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,975.48/236,012.01 = 153,038.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,975.48x = 236,012.01 × 153,038.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,975.48x = 36,119,004,236.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,119,004,236.47/170,975.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,252.54

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