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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,936.45, 257,412.60 and 152,253.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,936.45, 257,412.60 and 152,253.45 is: 227,944.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,936.45 : 257,412.60 = 152,253.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,936.45/257,412.60 = 152,253.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,936.45x = 257,412.60 × 152,253.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,936.45x = 39,191,956,423.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,191,956,423.47/171,936.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,944.43

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