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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,507.36, 236,788.28 and 153,222.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,507.36, 236,788.28 and 153,222.88 is: 210,317.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,507.36 : 236,788.28 = 153,222.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,507.36/236,788.28 = 153,222.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,507.36x = 236,788.28 × 153,222.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,507.36x = 36,281,382,211.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,281,382,211.85/172,507.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,317.88

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