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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,568.80, 254,155.44 and 171,172.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,568.80, 254,155.44 and 171,172.30 is: 235,708.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,568.80 : 254,155.44 = 171,172.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,568.80/254,155.44 = 171,172.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,568.80x = 254,155.44 × 171,172.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,568.80x = 43,504,371,222.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,504,371,222.31/184,568.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,708.15

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