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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,423.60, 257,135.40 and 60,615.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,423.60, 257,135.40 and 60,615.60 is: 90,923.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,423.60 : 257,135.40 = 60,615.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,423.60/257,135.40 = 60,615.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,423.60x = 257,135.40 × 60,615.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,423.60x = 15,586,416,552.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,586,416,552.24/171,423.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,923.40

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