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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,853.20, 259,279.80 and 154,482.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,853.20, 259,279.80 and 154,482.40 is: 231,723.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,853.20 : 259,279.80 = 154,482.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,853.20/259,279.80 = 154,482.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,853.20x = 259,279.80 × 154,482.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,853.20x = 40,054,165,775.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,054,165,775.52/172,853.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,723.60

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