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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,361.92, 257,099.58 and 108,109.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,361.92, 257,099.58 and 108,109.02 is: 162,199.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,361.92 : 257,099.58 = 108,109.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,361.92/257,099.58 = 108,109.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,361.92x = 257,099.58 × 108,109.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,361.92x = 27,794,783,636.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,794,783,636.21/171,361.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,199.30

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