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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,969.40, 257,435.70 and 151,233.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,969.40, 257,435.70 and 151,233.40 is: 226,394.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,969.40 : 257,435.70 = 151,233.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,969.40/257,435.70 = 151,233.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,969.40x = 257,435.70 × 151,233.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,969.40x = 38,932,876,192.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,932,876,192.38/171,969.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,394.21

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