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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,618.60, 258,119.10 and 153,647.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,618.60, 258,119.10 and 153,647.40 is: 231,089.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,618.60 : 258,119.10 = 153,647.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,618.60/258,119.10 = 153,647.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,618.60x = 258,119.10 × 153,647.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,618.60x = 39,659,328,605.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,659,328,605.34/171,618.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,089.92

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