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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,023.10, 256,534.65 and 151,996.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,023.10, 256,534.65 and 151,996.20 is: 227,994.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,023.10 : 256,534.65 = 151,996.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,023.10/256,534.65 = 151,996.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,023.10x = 256,534.65 × 151,996.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,023.10x = 38,992,291,968.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,992,291,968.33/171,023.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,994.30

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