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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,227.36, 236,359.98 and 153,291.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,227.36, 236,359.98 and 153,291.23 is: 211,601.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,227.36 : 236,359.98 = 153,291.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,227.36/236,359.98 = 153,291.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,227.36x = 236,359.98 × 153,291.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,227.36x = 36,231,910,875.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,231,910,875.18/171,227.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,601.18

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