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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,024.16, 256,302.96 and 104,487.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,024.16, 256,302.96 and 104,487.52 is: 156,588.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,024.16 : 256,302.96 = 104,487.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,024.16/256,302.96 = 104,487.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,024.16x = 256,302.96 × 104,487.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,024.16x = 26,780,460,659.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,780,460,659.06/171,024.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,588.76

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