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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,033.60, 256,550.40 and 115,046.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,033.60, 256,550.40 and 115,046.40 is: 172,569.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,033.60 : 256,550.40 = 115,046.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,033.60/256,550.40 = 115,046.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,033.60x = 256,550.40 × 115,046.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,033.60x = 29,515,199,938.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,515,199,938.56/171,033.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,569.60

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