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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,535.44, 236,190.60 and 152,381.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,535.44, 236,190.60 and 152,381.88 is: 209,817.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,535.44 : 236,190.60 = 152,381.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,535.44/236,190.60 = 152,381.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,535.44x = 236,190.60 × 152,381.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,535.44x = 35,991,167,666.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,991,167,666.33/171,535.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,817.68

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