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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,226.80, 257,131.80 and 112,323.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,226.80, 257,131.80 and 112,323.60 is: 168,676.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,226.80 : 257,131.80 = 112,323.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,226.80/257,131.80 = 112,323.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,226.80x = 257,131.80 × 112,323.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,226.80x = 28,881,969,450.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,881,969,450.48/171,226.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,676.69

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