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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,005.90, 257,425.65 and 151,010.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,005.90, 257,425.65 and 151,010.70 is: 226,004.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,005.90 : 257,425.65 = 151,010.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,005.90/257,425.65 = 151,010.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,005.90x = 257,425.65 × 151,010.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,005.90x = 38,874,027,604.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,874,027,604.46/172,005.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,004.04

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