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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,625.60, 257,438.40 and 156,419.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,625.60, 257,438.40 and 156,419.20 is: 234,628.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,625.60 : 257,438.40 = 156,419.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,625.60/257,438.40 = 156,419.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,625.60x = 257,438.40 × 156,419.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,625.60x = 40,268,308,577.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,268,308,577.28/171,625.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,628.80

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