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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,375.07, 257,106.97 and 100,357.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,375.07, 257,106.97 and 100,357.71 is: 150,562.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,375.07 : 257,106.97 = 100,357.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,375.07/257,106.97 = 100,357.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,375.07x = 257,106.97 × 100,357.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,375.07x = 25,802,666,734.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,802,666,734.24/171,375.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,562.55

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