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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,567.80, 254,154.06 and 171,171.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,567.80, 254,154.06 and 171,171.30 is: 235,706.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,567.80 : 254,154.06 = 171,171.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,567.80/254,154.06 = 171,171.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,567.80x = 254,154.06 × 171,171.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,567.80x = 43,503,880,850.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,503,880,850.48/184,567.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,706.77

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