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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,982.98, 236,022.36 and 153,046.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,982.98, 236,022.36 and 153,046.34 is: 211,262.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,982.98 : 236,022.36 = 153,046.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,982.98/236,022.36 = 153,046.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,982.98x = 236,022.36 × 153,046.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,982.98x = 36,122,358,356.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,122,358,356.16/170,982.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,262.89

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