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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,855.20, 259,282.80 and 154,484.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,855.20, 259,282.80 and 154,484.40 is: 231,726.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,855.20 : 259,282.80 = 154,484.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,855.20/259,282.80 = 154,484.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,855.20x = 259,282.80 × 154,484.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,855.20x = 40,055,147,788.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,055,147,788.32/172,855.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,726.60

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