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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,332.20, 256,998.30 and 111,197.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,332.20, 256,998.30 and 111,197.80 is: 166,796.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,332.20 : 256,998.30 = 111,197.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,332.20/256,998.30 = 111,197.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,332.20x = 256,998.30 × 111,197.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,332.20x = 28,577,645,563.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,577,645,563.74/171,332.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,796.70

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