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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,932.20, 257,898.30 and 154,436.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,932.20, 257,898.30 and 154,436.20 is: 231,654.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,932.20 : 257,898.30 = 154,436.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,932.20/257,898.30 = 154,436.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,932.20x = 257,898.30 × 154,436.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,932.20x = 39,828,833,438.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,828,833,438.46/171,932.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,654.30

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