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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,477.60, 257,216.40 and 132,111.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,477.60, 257,216.40 and 132,111.60 is: 198,167.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,477.60 : 257,216.40 = 132,111.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,477.60/257,216.40 = 132,111.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,477.60x = 257,216.40 × 132,111.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,477.60x = 33,981,270,150.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,981,270,150.24/171,477.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,167.40

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