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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,232.80, 257,140.80 and 112,329.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,232.80, 257,140.80 and 112,329.60 is: 168,685.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,232.80 : 257,140.80 = 112,329.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,232.80/257,140.80 = 112,329.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,232.80x = 257,140.80 × 112,329.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,232.80x = 28,884,523,207.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,884,523,207.68/171,232.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,685.69

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