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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,481.26, 236,122.65 and 152,082.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,481.26, 236,122.65 and 152,082.30 is: 209,411.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,481.26 : 236,122.65 = 152,082.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,481.26/236,122.65 = 152,082.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,481.26x = 236,122.65 × 152,082.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,481.26x = 35,910,075,694.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,910,075,694.10/171,481.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,411.08

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