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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,290.70, 257,166.90 and 100,286.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,290.70, 257,166.90 and 100,286.10 is: 150,564.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,290.70 : 257,166.90 = 100,286.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,290.70/257,166.90 = 100,286.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,290.70x = 257,166.90 × 100,286.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,290.70x = 25,790,265,450.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,790,265,450.09/171,290.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,564.31

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