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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,001.70, 256,502.55 and 151,318.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,001.70, 256,502.55 and 151,318.70 is: 226,978.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,001.70 : 256,502.55 = 151,318.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,001.70/256,502.55 = 151,318.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,001.70x = 256,502.55 × 151,318.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,001.70x = 38,813,632,412.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,813,632,412.69/171,001.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,978.05

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