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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,351.40, 257,027.10 and 115,364.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,351.40, 257,027.10 and 115,364.20 is: 173,046.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,351.40 : 257,027.10 = 115,364.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,351.40/257,027.10 = 115,364.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,351.40x = 257,027.10 × 115,364.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,351.40x = 29,651,725,769.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,651,725,769.82/171,351.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,046.30

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