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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,326.47, 235,902.44 and 152,172.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,326.47, 235,902.44 and 152,172.96 is: 209,529.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,326.47 : 235,902.44 = 152,172.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,326.47/235,902.44 = 152,172.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,326.47x = 235,902.44 × 152,172.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,326.47x = 35,897,972,946.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,897,972,946.45/171,326.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,529.64

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