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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,353.70, 257,030.55 and 152,691.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,353.70, 257,030.55 and 152,691.30 is: 229,036.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,353.70 : 257,030.55 = 152,691.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,353.70/257,030.55 = 152,691.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,353.70x = 257,030.55 × 152,691.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,353.70x = 39,246,328,819.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,246,328,819.22/171,353.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,036.95

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