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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,954.70, 257,932.05 and 154,458.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,954.70, 257,932.05 and 154,458.70 is: 231,688.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,954.70 : 257,932.05 = 154,458.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,954.70/257,932.05 = 154,458.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,954.70x = 257,932.05 × 154,458.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,954.70x = 39,839,849,131.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,839,849,131.34/171,954.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,688.05

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