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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,332.80, 256,999.20 and 115,345.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,332.80, 256,999.20 and 115,345.60 is: 173,018.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,332.80 : 256,999.20 = 115,345.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,332.80/256,999.20 = 115,345.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,332.80x = 256,999.20 × 115,345.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,332.80x = 29,643,726,923.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,643,726,923.52/171,332.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,018.40

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