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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,020.16, 256,296.96 and 104,483.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,020.16, 256,296.96 and 104,483.52 is: 156,582.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,020.16 : 256,296.96 = 104,483.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,020.16/256,296.96 = 104,483.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,020.16x = 256,296.96 × 104,483.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,020.16x = 26,778,808,546.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,778,808,546.10/171,020.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,582.76

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