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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,391.80, 256,569.30 and 152,729.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,391.80, 256,569.30 and 152,729.40 is: 228,632.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,391.80 : 256,569.30 = 152,729.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,391.80/256,569.30 = 152,729.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,391.80x = 256,569.30 × 152,729.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,391.80x = 39,185,675,247.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,185,675,247.42/171,391.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,632.15

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