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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,975.98, 236,012.70 and 153,039.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,975.98, 236,012.70 and 153,039.34 is: 211,253.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,975.98 : 236,012.70 = 153,039.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,975.98/236,012.70 = 153,039.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,975.98x = 236,012.70 × 153,039.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,975.98x = 36,119,227,839.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,119,227,839.62/170,975.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,253.23

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