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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,190.20, 256,995.90 and 108,010.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,190.20, 256,995.90 and 108,010.20 is: 162,148.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,190.20 : 256,995.90 = 108,010.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,190.20/256,995.90 = 108,010.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,190.20x = 256,995.90 × 108,010.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,190.20x = 27,758,178,558.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,758,178,558.18/171,190.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,148.18

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