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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,375.70, 257,063.55 and 153,004.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,375.70, 257,063.55 and 153,004.90 is: 229,507.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,375.70 : 257,063.55 = 153,004.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,375.70/257,063.55 = 153,004.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,375.70x = 257,063.55 × 153,004.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,375.70x = 39,331,982,761.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,331,982,761.40/171,375.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,507.35

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