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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,488.60, 256,503.90 and 153,846.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,488.60, 256,503.90 and 153,846.80 is: 230,116.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,488.60 : 256,503.90 = 153,846.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,488.60/256,503.90 = 153,846.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,488.60x = 256,503.90 × 153,846.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,488.60x = 39,462,304,202.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,462,304,202.52/171,488.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,116.20

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