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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,372.44, 256,615.86 and 118,228.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,372.44, 256,615.86 and 118,228.34 is: 177,037.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,372.44 : 256,615.86 = 118,228.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,372.44/256,615.86 = 118,228.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,372.44x = 256,615.86 × 118,228.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,372.44x = 30,339,267,145.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,339,267,145.47/171,372.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,037.03

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