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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,315.62, 257,060.97 and 114,428.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,315.62, 257,060.97 and 114,428.31 is: 171,700.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,315.62 : 257,060.97 = 114,428.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,315.62/257,060.97 = 114,428.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,315.62x = 257,060.97 × 114,428.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,315.62x = 29,415,052,364.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,415,052,364.06/171,315.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,700.94

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