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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,548.44, 236,208.52 and 152,394.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,548.44, 236,208.52 and 152,394.88 is: 209,835.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,548.44 : 236,208.52 = 152,394.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,548.44/236,208.52 = 152,394.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,548.44x = 236,208.52 × 152,394.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,548.44x = 35,996,969,060.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,996,969,060.38/171,548.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,835.60

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