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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,367.80, 257,051.70 and 108,382.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,367.80, 257,051.70 and 108,382.20 is: 162,573.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,367.80 : 257,051.70 = 108,382.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,367.80/257,051.70 = 108,382.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,367.80x = 257,051.70 × 108,382.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,367.80x = 27,859,828,759.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,859,828,759.74/171,367.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,573.30

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