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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,322.40, 256,983.60 and 115,335.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,322.40, 256,983.60 and 115,335.20 is: 173,002.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,322.40 : 256,983.60 = 115,335.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,322.40/256,983.60 = 115,335.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,322.40x = 256,983.60 × 115,335.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,322.40x = 29,639,254,902.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,639,254,902.72/171,322.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,002.80

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