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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,756.60, 256,905.90 and 154,114.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,756.60, 256,905.90 and 154,114.80 is: 230,518.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,756.60 : 256,905.90 = 154,114.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,756.60/256,905.90 = 154,114.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,756.60x = 256,905.90 × 154,114.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,756.60x = 39,593,001,397.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,593,001,397.32/171,756.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,518.08

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