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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,377.20, 257,065.80 and 153,006.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,377.20, 257,065.80 and 153,006.40 is: 229,509.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,377.20 : 257,065.80 = 153,006.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,377.20/257,065.80 = 153,006.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,377.20x = 257,065.80 × 153,006.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,377.20x = 39,332,712,621.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,332,712,621.12/171,377.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,509.60

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