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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,232.10, 265,459.35 and 153,904.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,232.10, 265,459.35 and 153,904.10 is: 230,518.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,232.10 : 265,459.35 = 153,904.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,232.10/265,459.35 = 153,904.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,232.10x = 265,459.35 × 153,904.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,232.10x = 40,855,282,348.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,855,282,348.34/177,232.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,518.53

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