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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,901.80, 237,763.62 and 152,029.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,901.80, 237,763.62 and 152,029.80 is: 210,277.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,901.80 : 237,763.62 = 152,029.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,901.80/237,763.62 = 152,029.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,901.80x = 237,763.62 × 152,029.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,901.80x = 36,147,155,595.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,147,155,595.88/171,901.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,277.94

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