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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,324.80, 256,987.20 and 153,828.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,324.80, 256,987.20 and 153,828.80 is: 230,743.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,324.80 : 256,987.20 = 153,828.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,324.80/256,987.20 = 153,828.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,324.80x = 256,987.20 × 153,828.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,324.80x = 39,532,032,591.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,532,032,591.36/171,324.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,743.20

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