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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,927.45, 257,399.10 and 152,244.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,927.45, 257,399.10 and 152,244.45 is: 227,930.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,927.45 : 257,399.10 = 152,244.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,927.45/257,399.10 = 152,244.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,927.45x = 257,399.10 × 152,244.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,927.45x = 39,187,584,410.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,187,584,410.00/171,927.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,930.93

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