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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,736.20, 257,604.30 and 153,365.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,736.20, 257,604.30 and 153,365.40 is: 230,048.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,736.20 : 257,604.30 = 153,365.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,736.20/257,604.30 = 153,365.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,736.20x = 257,604.30 × 153,365.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,736.20x = 39,507,586,511.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,507,586,511.22/171,736.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,048.10

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