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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,283.52, 256,280.16 and 118,794.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,283.52, 256,280.16 and 118,794.56 is: 177,744.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,283.52 : 256,280.16 = 118,794.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,283.52/256,280.16 = 118,794.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,283.52x = 256,280.16 × 118,794.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,283.52x = 30,444,688,843.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,444,688,843.93/171,283.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,744.41

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