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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,923.80, 257,885.70 and 153,844.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,923.80, 257,885.70 and 153,844.60 is: 230,766.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,923.80 : 257,885.70 = 153,844.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,923.80/257,885.70 = 153,844.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,923.80x = 257,885.70 × 153,844.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,923.80x = 39,674,322,362.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,674,322,362.22/171,923.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,766.90

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