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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,026.24, 236,082.80 and 153,090.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,026.24, 236,082.80 and 153,090.23 is: 211,324.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,026.24 : 236,082.80 = 153,090.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,026.24/236,082.80 = 153,090.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,026.24x = 236,082.80 × 153,090.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,026.24x = 36,141,969,353.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,141,969,353.36/171,026.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,324.12

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