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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,019.11, 236,072.97 and 153,083.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,019.11, 236,072.97 and 153,083.07 is: 211,314.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,019.11 : 236,072.97 = 153,083.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,019.11/236,072.97 = 153,083.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,019.11x = 236,072.97 × 153,083.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,019.11x = 36,138,774,991.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,138,774,991.62/171,019.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,314.25

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