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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,537.44, 236,193.36 and 152,383.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,537.44, 236,193.36 and 152,383.88 is: 209,820.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,537.44 : 236,193.36 = 152,383.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,537.44/236,193.36 = 152,383.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,537.44x = 236,193.36 × 152,383.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,537.44x = 35,992,060,627.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,992,060,627.04/171,537.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,820.44

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