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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,639.80, 257,459.70 and 154,143.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,639.80, 257,459.70 and 154,143.80 is: 231,215.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,639.80 : 257,459.70 = 154,143.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,639.80/257,459.70 = 154,143.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,639.80x = 257,459.70 × 154,143.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,639.80x = 39,685,816,504.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,685,816,504.86/171,639.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,215.70

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