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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,009.60, 256,514.40 and 153,294.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,009.60, 256,514.40 and 153,294.90 is: 229,942.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,009.60 : 256,514.40 = 153,294.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,009.60/256,514.40 = 153,294.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,009.60x = 256,514.40 × 153,294.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,009.60x = 39,322,349,296.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,322,349,296.56/171,009.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,942.35

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