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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,503.80, 257,255.70 and 115,516.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,503.80, 257,255.70 and 115,516.60 is: 173,274.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,503.80 : 257,255.70 = 115,516.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,503.80/257,255.70 = 115,516.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,503.80x = 257,255.70 × 115,516.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,503.80x = 29,717,303,794.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,717,303,794.62/171,503.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,274.90

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