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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,972.40, 256,458.60 and 154,059.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,972.40, 256,458.60 and 154,059.60 is: 231,089.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,972.40 : 256,458.60 = 154,059.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,972.40/256,458.60 = 154,059.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,972.40x = 256,458.60 × 154,059.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,972.40x = 39,509,909,332.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,509,909,332.56/170,972.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,089.40

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