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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,118.40, 256,677.60 and 154,205.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,118.40, 256,677.60 and 154,205.60 is: 231,308.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,118.40 : 256,677.60 = 154,205.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,118.40/256,677.60 = 154,205.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,118.40x = 256,677.60 × 154,205.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,118.40x = 39,581,123,314.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,581,123,314.56/171,118.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,308.40

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