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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,228.48, 236,361.53 and 153,292.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,228.48, 236,361.53 and 153,292.35 is: 211,602.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,228.48 : 236,361.53 = 153,292.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,228.48/236,361.53 = 153,292.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,228.48x = 236,361.53 × 153,292.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,228.48x = 36,232,413,616.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,232,413,616.83/171,228.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,602.73

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