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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,907.80, 257,861.70 and 153,828.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,907.80, 257,861.70 and 153,828.60 is: 230,742.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,907.80 : 257,861.70 = 153,828.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,907.80/257,861.70 = 153,828.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,907.80x = 257,861.70 × 153,828.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,907.80x = 39,666,504,304.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,666,504,304.62/171,907.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,742.90

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