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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,035.20, 259,552.80 and 154,372.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,035.20, 259,552.80 and 154,372.80 is: 231,559.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,035.20 : 259,552.80 = 154,372.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,035.20/259,552.80 = 154,372.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,035.20x = 259,552.80 × 154,372.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,035.20x = 40,067,892,483.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,067,892,483.84/173,035.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,559.20

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