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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,906.60, 257,130.90 and 154,264.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,906.60, 257,130.90 and 154,264.80 is: 230,743.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,906.60 : 257,130.90 = 154,264.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,906.60/257,130.90 = 154,264.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,906.60x = 257,130.90 × 154,264.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,906.60x = 39,666,246,862.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,666,246,862.32/171,906.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,743.01

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