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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,852.20, 259,278.30 and 154,481.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,852.20, 259,278.30 and 154,481.40 is: 231,722.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,852.20 : 259,278.30 = 154,481.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,852.20/259,278.30 = 154,481.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,852.20x = 259,278.30 × 154,481.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,852.20x = 40,053,674,773.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,053,674,773.62/172,852.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,722.10

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