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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,929.45, 257,402.10 and 152,246.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,929.45, 257,402.10 and 152,246.45 is: 227,933.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,929.45 : 257,402.10 = 152,246.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,929.45/257,402.10 = 152,246.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,929.45x = 257,402.10 × 152,246.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,929.45x = 39,188,555,947.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,188,555,947.55/171,929.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,933.93

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