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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,979.48, 236,017.53 and 153,042.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,979.48, 236,017.53 and 153,042.84 is: 211,258.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,979.48 : 236,017.53 = 153,042.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,979.48/236,017.53 = 153,042.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,979.48x = 236,017.53 × 153,042.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,979.48x = 36,120,793,080.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,120,793,080.99/170,979.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,258.06

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