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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,373.44, 256,617.36 and 118,229.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,373.44, 256,617.36 and 118,229.34 is: 177,038.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,373.44 : 256,617.36 = 118,229.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,373.44/256,617.36 = 118,229.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,373.44x = 256,617.36 × 118,229.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,373.44x = 30,339,701,105.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,339,701,105.34/171,373.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,038.53

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