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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,030.98, 236,088.60 and 153,094.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,030.98, 236,088.60 and 153,094.34 is: 211,329.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,030.98 : 236,088.60 = 153,094.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,030.98/236,088.60 = 153,094.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,030.98x = 236,088.60 × 153,094.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,030.98x = 36,143,828,398.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,143,828,398.52/171,030.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,329.13

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