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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,374.20, 257,061.30 and 153,003.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,374.20, 257,061.30 and 153,003.40 is: 229,505.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,374.20 : 257,061.30 = 153,003.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,374.20/257,061.30 = 153,003.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,374.20x = 257,061.30 × 153,003.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,374.20x = 39,331,252,908.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,331,252,908.42/171,374.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,505.10

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