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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,488.10, 256,503.15 and 153,846.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,488.10, 256,503.15 and 153,846.30 is: 230,115.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,488.10 : 256,503.15 = 153,846.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,488.10/256,503.15 = 153,846.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,488.10x = 256,503.15 × 153,846.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,488.10x = 39,462,060,565.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,462,060,565.85/171,488.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,115.45

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