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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,630.30, 257,445.45 and 154,134.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,630.30, 257,445.45 and 154,134.30 is: 231,201.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,630.30 : 257,445.45 = 154,134.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,630.30/257,445.45 = 154,134.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,630.30x = 257,445.45 × 154,134.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,630.30x = 39,681,174,223.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,681,174,223.94/171,630.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,201.45

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