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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,010.20, 256,515.30 and 151,327.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,010.20, 256,515.30 and 151,327.20 is: 226,990.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,010.20 : 256,515.30 = 151,327.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,010.20/256,515.30 = 151,327.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,010.20x = 256,515.30 × 151,327.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,010.20x = 38,817,742,106.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,817,742,106.16/171,010.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,990.80

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