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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,313.80, 256,970.70 and 115,326.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,313.80, 256,970.70 and 115,326.60 is: 172,989.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,313.80 : 256,970.70 = 115,326.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,313.80/256,970.70 = 115,326.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,313.80x = 256,970.70 × 115,326.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,313.80x = 29,635,557,130.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,635,557,130.62/171,313.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,989.90

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