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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,279.90, 257,901.45 and 151,543.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,279.90, 257,901.45 and 151,543.90 is: 226,859.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,279.90 : 257,901.45 = 151,543.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,279.90/257,901.45 = 151,543.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,279.90x = 257,901.45 × 151,543.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,279.90x = 39,083,391,548.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,083,391,548.66/172,279.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,859.85

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