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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,421.60, 257,132.40 and 78,109.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,421.60, 257,132.40 and 78,109.60 is: 117,164.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,421.60 : 257,132.40 = 78,109.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,421.60/257,132.40 = 78,109.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,421.60x = 257,132.40 × 78,109.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,421.60x = 20,084,508,911.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,084,508,911.04/171,421.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,164.40

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