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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,004.60, 256,506.90 and 153,289.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,004.60, 256,506.90 and 153,289.90 is: 229,934.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,004.60 : 256,506.90 = 153,289.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,004.60/256,506.90 = 153,289.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,004.60x = 256,506.90 × 153,289.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,004.60x = 39,319,917,050.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,319,917,050.31/171,004.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,934.85

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