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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,953.20, 257,929.80 and 154,457.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,953.20, 257,929.80 and 154,457.20 is: 231,685.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,953.20 : 257,929.80 = 154,457.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,953.20/257,929.80 = 154,457.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,953.20x = 257,929.80 × 154,457.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,953.20x = 39,839,114,704.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,839,114,704.56/171,953.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,685.80

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