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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,234.32, 236,369.60 and 153,298.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,234.32, 236,369.60 and 153,298.16 is: 211,610.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,234.32 : 236,369.60 = 153,298.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,234.32/236,369.60 = 153,298.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,234.32x = 236,369.60 × 153,298.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,234.32x = 36,235,023,386.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,235,023,386.47/171,234.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,610.75

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