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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,024.10, 256,536.15 and 151,997.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,024.10, 256,536.15 and 151,997.20 is: 227,995.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,024.10 : 256,536.15 = 151,997.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,024.10/256,536.15 = 151,997.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,024.10x = 256,536.15 × 151,997.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,024.10x = 38,992,776,498.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,992,776,498.78/171,024.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,995.80

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