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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,983.89, 255,223.81 and 150,783.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,983.89, 255,223.81 and 150,783.63 is: 225,071.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,983.89 : 255,223.81 = 150,783.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,983.89/255,223.81 = 150,783.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,983.89x = 255,223.81 × 150,783.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,983.89x = 38,483,572,534.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,483,572,534.23/170,983.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,071.34

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