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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,980.98, 236,019.60 and 153,044.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,980.98, 236,019.60 and 153,044.34 is: 211,260.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,980.98 : 236,019.60 = 153,044.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,980.98/236,019.60 = 153,044.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,980.98x = 236,019.60 × 153,044.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,980.98x = 36,121,463,909.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,121,463,909.06/170,980.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,260.13

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