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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,938.70, 257,415.98 and 152,255.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,938.70, 257,415.98 and 152,255.70 is: 227,947.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,938.70 : 257,415.98 = 152,255.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,938.70/257,415.98 = 152,255.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,938.70x = 257,415.98 × 152,255.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,938.70x = 39,193,049,464.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,193,049,464.81/171,938.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,947.81

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