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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,234.70, 236,370.12 and 153,298.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,234.70, 236,370.12 and 153,298.53 is: 211,611.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,234.70 : 236,370.12 = 153,298.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,234.70/236,370.12 = 153,298.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,234.70x = 236,370.12 × 153,298.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,234.70x = 36,235,191,357.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,235,191,357.05/171,234.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,611.27

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