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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,637.80, 257,456.70 and 154,141.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,637.80, 257,456.70 and 154,141.80 is: 231,212.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,637.80 : 257,456.70 = 154,141.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,637.80/257,456.70 = 154,141.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,637.80x = 257,456.70 × 154,141.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,637.80x = 39,684,839,160.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,684,839,160.06/171,637.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,212.70

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