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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,535.71, 236,190.87 and 152,382.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,535.71, 236,190.87 and 152,382.27 is: 209,818.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,535.71 : 236,190.87 = 152,382.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,535.71/236,190.87 = 152,382.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,535.71x = 236,190.87 × 152,382.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,535.71x = 35,991,300,923.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,991,300,923.87/171,535.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,818.12

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