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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,497.10, 256,516.65 and 153,855.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,497.10, 256,516.65 and 153,855.30 is: 230,128.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,497.10 : 256,516.65 = 153,855.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,497.10/256,516.65 = 153,855.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,497.10x = 256,516.65 × 153,855.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,497.10x = 39,466,446,140.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,466,446,140.75/171,497.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,128.94

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