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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,869.60, 257,075.40 and 154,227.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,869.60, 257,075.40 and 154,227.80 is: 230,687.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,869.60 : 257,075.40 = 154,227.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,869.60/257,075.40 = 154,227.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,869.60x = 257,075.40 × 154,227.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,869.60x = 39,648,173,376.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,648,173,376.12/171,869.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,687.53

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