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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,864.60, 257,067.90 and 154,222.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,864.60, 257,067.90 and 154,222.80 is: 230,680.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,864.60 : 257,067.90 = 154,222.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,864.60/257,067.90 = 154,222.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,864.60x = 257,067.90 × 154,222.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,864.60x = 39,645,731,328.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,645,731,328.12/171,864.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,680.03

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